Recall 14V428000

AIR BAGS

Report Date

20180611

Component

AIR BAGS

Affected Vehicles

30 models

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000 328i sedans and coupes; 2001-2005 325i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sport Wagons; 2001-2005 325xi sedans and Sports Wagons; 2006 325i coupes and convertibles; 2001-2006 330i sedans, coupes, and convertibles; 2001-2005 330xi sedans; and 2001-2006 M3 coupes and convertibles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal pressure that could cause the air bag inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure could cause rupturing of the inflator resulting in metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the passenger seat occupant or other occupants.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners in September 2014. A second notice was mailed when an adequate supply of parts became available, on December 1, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2000	BMW	323I
2000	BMW	328I
2001	BMW	325I
2001	BMW	325XI
2001	BMW	330I
2001	BMW	330XI
2001	BMW	M3
2002	BMW	325I
2002	BMW	325XI
2002	BMW	330I
2002	BMW	330XI
2002	BMW	M3
2003	BMW	325I
2003	BMW	325XI
2003	BMW	330I
2003	BMW	330XI
2003	BMW	M3
2004	BMW	325I
2004	BMW	325XI
2004	BMW	330I
2004	BMW	330XI
2004	BMW	M3
2005	BMW	325I
2005	BMW	325XI
2005	BMW	330I
2005	BMW	330XI
2005	BMW	M3
2006	BMW	325I
2006	BMW	330I
2006	BMW	M3

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.