2003 BMW 540I; 2001 BMW 525I; 2002 BMW 525I; 2004 BMW X5 SAV; 2000 BMW 540I; 2001 BMW 540I; 2002 BMW 540I; 2001 BMW 530I; 2003 BMW 530I; 2003 BMW X5 SAV; 2002 BMW X5 SAV; 2001 BMW X5 SAV; 2000 BMW 530I; 2000 BMW X5 SAV; 2003 BMW 525I; 2000 BMW 525I; 2002 BMW 530I
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
BMW is recalling certain 2000-2004 model year vehicles including the 525i, 530i, 540i, and 540i Sports Wagon sedans and sports wagons, as well as the X5 SAV 3.0i, 4.4i, and 4.6is models. The recall affects only vehicles where the original steering wheel was replaced with an optional sports steering wheel. The frontal driver-side air bag inflator in these sports steering wheels may explode due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to high humidity, temperature, and temperature cycling, potentially sending sharp metal fragments at occupants.
An inflator explosion could cause serious injury or death to the driver and other vehicle occupants. BMW will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace the affected air bag module at no charge. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Affected owners should contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for an optional sports steering wheel with an affected inflator. Dealers will replace the air bag module as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000-2003 525i Sedan, 530i Sedan, 540i Sedan, 2001-2003 525i Sports Wagon and 540i Sports Wagon vehicles, and 2000-2004 X5 SAV 3.0i, X5 SAV 4.4i, and X5 SAV 4.6is vehicles. This recall affects certain vehicles where the original steering wheel has been replaced with the optional sports steering wheel. The sports steering wheel has a frontal air bag inflator that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.