HOST CAMPERS 330 2002: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE

Make : HOST CAMPERS Model : 330 Year : 2002
Build Dates : 2000-01-12 - 2002-04-26
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V698000
Date Owner's Notified: 2019-11-07 Date Received by ODI: 2019-10-02 Date Added to Database: 2019-10-03
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
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Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3924
Summary:
      BMW of North America, LLC "BMW" is recalling certain 2000-2002 325i and 325xi Sedan, and 323Ci, 325Ci, and 330Ci Convertible vehicles. This recall affects certain vehicles that may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bag, or as a remedy part for a prior recall. The frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence:
      An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy:
      Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall is an expansion of previous recalls, numbers 17V-047 and 19V-015.
Report Initiator: ODI V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.