DODGE M3 2003: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Make : DODGE | Model : M3 | Year : 2003 |
Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 20V018000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 2020-02-13 | Date Received by ODI: 2020-01-15 | Date Added to Database: 2020-01-15 |
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC | ||
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Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 292948 | ||
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. |
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Consequence:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov. |