BMW · United States · Crit
BMW 325XI, 325IT +7 more: Air bags
Affects BMW 325XI, 325IT, M3, 325XIT, 325I, 330XI, 330CI, 330I, 325CI · 2002–2003 — about 43K vehicles.
The hazard
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the passenger seat occupant or other occupants.
What to do
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. BMW intends to issue initial notifications to owners informing them of the safety defect in June 2013. Once replacement parts are available, estimated for July, BMW will notify owners again to contact their dealers and schedule a replacement of the passenger air bag, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].