2002 Bmw 325xi | 2003 Bmw 325it | 2002 Bmw M3 | 2003 Bmw M3 | 2002 Bmw 325it | 2002 Bmw 325xit | 2003 Bmw 325i | 2002 Bmw 325i | 2003 Bmw 325xi | 2002 Bmw 330xi | 2003 Bmw 330ci | 2002 Bmw 330i | 2003 Bmw 330xi | 2003 Bmw 330i | 2002 Bmw 330ci | 2003 Bmw 325ci | 2003 Bmw 325xit | 2002 Bmw 325ci — Air bags
Published May 2, 2013 · Recall initiated: May 2, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V172000, published May 2, 2013. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2002 Bmw 325xi | 2003 Bmw 325it | 2002 Bmw M3 | 2003 Bmw M3 | 2002 Bmw 325it | 2002 Bmw 325xit | 2003 Bmw 325i | 2002 Bmw 325i | 2003 Bmw 325xi | 2002 Bmw 330xi | 2003 Bmw 330ci | 2002 Bmw 330i | 2003 Bmw 330xi | 2003 Bmw 330i | 2002 Bmw 330ci | 2003 Bmw 325ci | 2003 Bmw 325xit | 2002 Bmw 325ci — Air bags.
What's the hazard
BMW is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans; 325Ci and 330Ci coupes and convertibles; 325iT and 325xiT Sports Wagons; and M3 coupes and convertibles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag.
What to do
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. BMW intends to issue initial notifications to owners informing them of the safety defect in June 2013. Once replacement parts are available, estimated for July, BMW will notify owners again to contact their dealers and schedule a replacement of the passenger air bag, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- 325XI
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2002 BMW 325XI | 2003 BMW 325IT | 2002 BMW M3 | 2003 BMW M3 | 2002 BMW 325IT | 2002 BMW 325XIT | 2003 BMW 325I | 2002 BMW 325I | 2003 BMW 325XI | 2002 BMW 330XI | 2003 BMW 330CI | 2002 BMW 330I | 2003 BMW 330XI | 2003 BMW 330I | 2002 BMW 330CI | 2003 BMW 325CI | 2003 BMW 325XIT | 2002 BMW 325CI
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2002 Bmw 325xi | 2003 Bmw 325it | 2002 Bmw M3 | 2003 Bmw M3 | 2002 Bmw 325it | 2002 Bmw 325xit | 2003 Bmw 325i | 2002 Bmw 325i | 2003 Bmw 325xi | 2002 Bmw 330xi | 2003 Bmw 330ci | 2002 Bmw 330i | 2003 Bmw 330xi | 2003 Bmw 330i | 2002 Bmw 330ci | 2003 Bmw 325ci | 2003 Bmw 325xit | 2002 Bmw 325ci — Air bags recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V172000 on May 2, 2013. Reported hazard: BMW is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans; 325Ci and 330Ci coupes and convertibles; 325iT and 325xiT Sports Wagons; and M3 coupes and convertibles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag.
What should I do if I have this product?
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. BMW intends to issue initial notifications to owners informing them of the safety defect in June 2013. Once replacement parts are available, estimated for July, BMW will notify owners again to contact their dealers and schedule a replacement of the passenger air bag, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: 325XI.