NHTSA recall 19V852000
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. 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: Bmw will mail interim notices informing owners of the safety risk on January 17, 2020. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Dealers will inspect the driver air bag inflators and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. Bmw mailed interim notices informing owners…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2000 Bmw 323Ci, 1999 Bmw 323I, 2000 Bmw 323I, 2000 Bmw 328Ci, 1999 Bmw 328I, 2000 Bmw 328I.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 19V852000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.