1999-2000 BMW 323CI, BMW 323I and others recall: inflator module
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on November 26, 2019. It covers about 34,396 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 34,396
- reported
- Nov 26, 2019
- owners notified
- Jul 27, 2020
- related complaints
- 201
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 1999-2000 323i and 328i and 2000 323Ci and 328Ci vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata. These inflators do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- BMW will mail interim notices informing owners of the safety risk on January 17, 2020. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Dealers will inspect the driver air bag inflators and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. BMW mailed interim notices informing owners of the safety risk on January 17, 2020. The recall began July 27, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 19V852000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 201 complaints about airbags problems.
2000 BMW 323CI1999 BMW 323I2000 BMW 323I1999 BMW 328I2000 BMW 328I
Questions about recall 19V852000
Is there a recall on the 1999-2000 BMW 323CI, BMW 323I and others inflator module?
Yes. Recall 19V852000, reported on November 26, 2019, covers about 34,396 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 19V852000?
BMW will mail interim notices informing owners of the safety risk on January 17, 2020. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Dealers will inspect the driver air bag inflators and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. BMW mailed interim notices informing owners of the safety risk on January 17, 2020. The recall began July 27, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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