2000 Bmw 323 | 2002 Bmw 323 | 2000 Bmw 320 | 2002 Bmw 320 | 2002 Bmw 325 | 2002 Bmw 330 | 2001 Bmw 330 | 2001 Bmw 525 | 2002 Bmw 530 | 2001 Bmw 530 | 2001 Bmw M3 | 2002 Bmw M5 | 2001 Bmw M5 | 2002 Bmw 525 | 2001 Bmw 323 | 2001 Bmw 320 | 2000 Bmw 325 | 2000 Bmw 330 | 2001 Bmw 325 | 2001 Bmw 540 — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Published January 26, 2017 · Recall initiated: January 20, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V047000, published January 26, 2017 and initiated January 20, 2017. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2000 Bmw 323 | 2002 Bmw 323 | 2000 Bmw 320 | 2002 Bmw 320 | 2002 Bmw 325 | 2002 Bmw 330 | 2001 Bmw 330 | 2001 Bmw 525 | 2002 Bmw 530 | 2001 Bmw 530 | 2001 Bmw M3 | 2002 Bmw M5 | 2001 Bmw M5 | 2002 Bmw 525 | 2001 Bmw 323 | 2001 Bmw 320 | 2000 Bmw 325 | 2000 Bmw 330 | 2001 Bmw 325 | 2001 Bmw 540 — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325xiT vehicles, 2001-2002 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, 525iT and 540iT vehicles, and 2001-2003 X5 3.0i, X5 4.4i, and X5 4.6is vehicles. These vehicles may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bag, or as a remedy part for a prior recall. These replacement modules contain an air bag inflator that may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to lower absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
What to do
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver side air bag module, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- 323
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2000 BMW 323 | 2002 BMW 323 | 2000 BMW 320 | 2002 BMW 320 | 2002 BMW 325 | 2002 BMW 330 | 2001 BMW 330 | 2001 BMW 525 | 2002 BMW 530 | 2001 BMW 530 | 2001 BMW M3 | 2002 BMW M5 | 2001 BMW M5 | 2002 BMW 525 | 2001 BMW 323 | 2001 BMW 320 | 2000 BMW 325 | 2000 BMW 330 | 2001 BMW 325 | 2001 BMW 540
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2000 Bmw 323 | 2002 Bmw 323 | 2000 Bmw 320 | 2002 Bmw 320 | 2002 Bmw 325 | 2002 Bmw 330 | 2001 Bmw 330 | 2001 Bmw 525 | 2002 Bmw 530 | 2001 Bmw 530 | 2001 Bmw M3 | 2002 Bmw M5 | 2001 Bmw M5 | 2002 Bmw 525 | 2001 Bmw 323 | 2001 Bmw 320 | 2000 Bmw 325 | 2000 Bmw 330 | 2001 Bmw 325 | 2001 Bmw 540 — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V047000 on January 26, 2017. Reported hazard: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325xiT vehicles, 2001-2002 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, 525iT and 540iT vehicles, and 2001-2003 X5 3.0i, X5 4.4i, and X5 4.6is vehicles. These vehicles may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bag, or as a remedy part for a prior recall. These replacement modules contain an air bag inflator that may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to lower absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
What should I do if I have this product?
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver side air bag module, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: 323.