NHTSA Recall # | 130082 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V015000 |
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Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Supplier | BMW |
Brand | BMW |
Model | X5 SAV |
Model Year | 2002 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE |
Date of notification | 14/03/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 02/04/00 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/09/03 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 14/01/19 |
Report created | 31/01/19 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 157549 |
Defect summary | Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2000-2003 525i sedan, 530i sedan, 540i sedan, 2001-2003 525i sports wagon and 540i sports wagon vehicles, and 2000-2004 x5 sav 3. 0i, x5 sav 4. 4i, and x5 sav 4. 6is vehicles. This recall affects certain vehicles where the original steering wheel has been replaced with the optional sports steering wheel. The sports steering wheel has a frontal air bag inflator that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. |
Consequence summary | An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
Corrective action | Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for an optional sports steering wheel with an affected inflator. Dealers will replace the air bag module as necessary, free of charge. The recall began march 14, 2019. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |