BMW 323I, 328I: Inflator module

Date

Nov. 26, 2019

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Consumer advisory

Do Not Drive (NHTSA consumer advisory in this record).

Vehicles

BMW 323I (1999); BMW 328I (1999)

Component

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

7910

What can 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.

Remedy

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

June 1, 2020

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

19V851000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Related recalls

• Related recall: BMW 3 Series, 323CI, 323I and others: Inflator module (May 27, 2021)

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.