1999 BMW 328I; 1999 BMW 323I
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
BMW is recalling certain 1999 323i and 328i vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata. These inflators were produced at a specific facility and lack phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the inflators may absorb moisture, which can cause them to rupture or result in underinflation of the air bag cushion.
If an inflator ruptures during a crash, metal fragments could strike the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect occupants in a crash. Both scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death. According to the recall notice, affected owners should contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Dealers will inspect the driver air bag inflators and replace them as necessary at no charge. BMW recommends that owners do not continue to drive their vehicles.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
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.
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.
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.
Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.