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NHTSA campaign20V018000

Recall 20V018000: Air Bags

Reported Jan 15, 2020BMW of North America, LLC1 catalog make

Component recorded by NHTSA

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Campaign summary

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy in the source record

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.

Confirm current remedy eligibility, parts availability, and completion status with NHTSA, the manufacturer, or an authorized dealer.

Catalog coverage

Vehicle pages represented here

19 pages

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YearMakeModel
2000BMW323CI
2000BMW323I
2001BMW323I
2000BMW325CI
2001BMW325CI
2000BMW325I
2001BMW325I
2001BMW325IT
2001BMW325XI
2000BMW328CI
2000BMW328I
2001BMW328I
2000BMW330CI
2001BMW330CI
2001BMW330I
2001BMW330XI
2001BMWM3
2005BMWM3
2006BMWM3

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