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VehicleNov 26, 20197,910 affected

Bmw recall: Air bags

Do not drive. NHTSA and the maker advise owners not to drive these vehicles until they are repaired.

What is wrong

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 1999 323i and 328i vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata at one specific inflator production facility. 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.

What could happen

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.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the driver air bag inflators and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: BMW recommends that owners do not continue to drive their vehicles.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
19V851000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
BMW Of North America, LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Nov 26, 2019
Owners notified
Jun 1, 2020
Vehicles or items affected
7,910
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Jul 2, 1998 to Jan 5, 1999
Part
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.