1999 BMW 323I; 1999 BMW 328I; 2000 BMW 328CI; 2000 BMW 323I; 2000 BMW 328I; 2000 BMW 323CI
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
BMW is recalling certain 1999-2000 BMW 323i and 328i vehicles and 2000 323Ci and 328Ci vehicles equipped with Takata Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators. Due to a manufacturing issue, these inflators may absorb moisture, which can cause the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate. If a crash occurs requiring air bag deployment, a ruptured inflator could send metal fragments at occupants, or an underinflated air bag may fail to properly protect occupants, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
BMW mailed initial notices to owners on January 17, 2020, and the recall began on July 27, 2020. Dealers will inspect the driver air bag inflators and replace them free of charge as necessary. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Affected consumers should contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.
BMW will mail interim notices informing owners of the safety risk on January 17, 2020. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Dealers will inspect the driver air bag inflators and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. BMW mailed interim notices informing owners of the safety risk on January 17, 2020. The recall began July 27, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 1999-2000 323i and 328i and 2000 323Ci and 328Ci vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata. 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.