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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 19V698000

2001 Bmw 330 | 2002 Bmw 325 | 2000 Bmw 323 | 2002 Bmw 323 | 2002 Bmw 330 | 2000 Bmw 325 | 2001 Bmw 323 | 2001 Bmw 325 | 2000 Bmw 330 — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Published October 3, 2019 · Recall initiated: October 2, 2019

Summary

NHTSA records recall 19V698000, published October 3, 2019 and initiated October 2, 2019. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2001 Bmw 330 | 2002 Bmw 325 | 2000 Bmw 323 | 2002 Bmw 323 | 2002 Bmw 330 | 2000 Bmw 325 | 2001 Bmw 323 | 2001 Bmw 325 | 2000 Bmw 330 — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module.

What's the hazard

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 325i and 325xi Sedan, and 323Ci, 325Ci, and 330Ci Convertible vehicles. This recall affects certain vehicles that 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. The frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high 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 and, as necessary, replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall is an expansion of previous recalls, numbers 17V-047 and 19V-015.

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Recall details

Brand
BMW
Model
330
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Lot
2001 BMW 330 | 2002 BMW 325 | 2000 BMW 323 | 2002 BMW 323 | 2002 BMW 330 | 2000 BMW 325 | 2001 BMW 323 | 2001 BMW 325 | 2000 BMW 330
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2001 Bmw 330 | 2002 Bmw 325 | 2000 Bmw 323 | 2002 Bmw 323 | 2002 Bmw 330 | 2000 Bmw 325 | 2001 Bmw 323 | 2001 Bmw 325 | 2000 Bmw 330 — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V698000 on October 3, 2019. Reported hazard: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 325i and 325xi Sedan, and 323Ci, 325Ci, and 330Ci Convertible vehicles. This recall affects certain vehicles that 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. The frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high 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 and, as necessary, replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall is an expansion of previous recalls, numbers 17V-047 and 19V-015.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: 330.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)