BMW 320I, 323CI, 323I and others: Inflator module

Date

Jan. 15, 2020

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Consumer advisory

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

Vehicles

BMW 320I (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005); BMW 323CI (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006); BMW 323I (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005); BMW 323IT (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005); BMW 325CI (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006); BMW 325I (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005); BMW 325IT (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005); BMW 325XI (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005); BMW 325XIT (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005); BMW 328CI (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006); BMW 328I (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005); BMW 330CI (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006); BMW 330I (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005); BMW 330XI (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005); BMW M3 (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)

Component

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Description of the defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, M3 Coupe, 323Cic, 325Cic, 330Cic, and M3 Convertible vehicles equipped with non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators and PSPI passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Potentially affected

292948

What can happen

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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

Feb. 13, 2020

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

ODI

Recall number

20V018000

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

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