Transport Canada Recall - 2019599 -
Brand(s)
Last updated
Summary
Product
Car recalled by
Issue
Vehicle - Airbag
What to do
Please see corrective actions section below
Affected products
2000 | BMW | 3 SERIES, 2001 | BMW | 3 SERIES
Issue
Issue:
On certain cars, exposure to moisture over time could cause the driver-front airbag not to inflate properly in a crash. In some cases, this could cause an airbag not to fully inflate, while in others it could cause it to deploy with more force than normal. It could also cause the inflator to rupture. If the airbag inflator ruptures, small pieces of metal could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag and prevent its proper function.
Note: This recall affects cars built between May 22, 1999 and June 20, 2000. While the car was not built with an affected airbag inflator, it may have had one installed if the steering wheel airbag was replaced.
Safety Risk:
In a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the driver-front airbag may not inflate properly or the inflator could rupture. This could create a risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your car to a dealer to replace the driver-front airbag inflator.
Additional information
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Vehicle recall
Category
Vehicles - Car
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-79601
Transport Canada
ID
2019599
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