NHTSA recall 19V851000
Air Bags · BMW of North America, LLC
Details
What's wrong: Affects 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the driver air bag inflators and replace them, as necessary, free of charge.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1999 Bmw 323I, 1999 Bmw 328I.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 19V851000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.