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.

Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Inflator Module

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 1999 323i and 328i 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.

Actions

Dealers will inspect the driver air bag inflators and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: BMW recommends that owners do not continue to drive their vehicles.

Documents (9)

• Remedy Instructions and Dealer Notification announcing Safety Recall Notification
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) dated December 2019
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN RE RECALL 19V-851: DRIVER’S FRONT AIR BAG (NADI) INFLATOR DATED 12/10/19
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Driver s Front Air Bag (NADI) Inflator - STOP DRIVE
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Takata NADI Recall Announcement dated 12/4/19
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Technical Service Email re BMW Takata Recalls: Driver's Front Air Bag (NADI) Inflator

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