1999 BMW 323I RECALL - #02V223000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : SIDE/WINDOW
ON CERTAIN 4-DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SIDE AIR BAG SYSTEM COULD DEPLOY IN CERTAIN NON-CRASH IMPACTS, SUCH AS WHEN CONTACTING LARGE POTHOLES OR CURBS AT SUBSTANTIAL SPEEDS.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1999 BMW 323I |
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| Manufacturer |
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Manufactured between |
4/8/1999 - 8/31/1999 |
| Recalled on |
8/14/2002 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
10/25/2002 |
| # Affected |
20,500 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN 4-DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SIDE AIR BAG SYSTEM COULD DEPLOY IN CERTAIN NON-CRASH IMPACTS, SUCH AS WHEN CONTACTING LARGE POTHOLES OR CURBS AT SUBSTANTIAL SPEEDS. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD CAUSE THE SIDE AIR BAG AND HEAD PROTECTION SYSTEM TO DEPLOY WITHOUT AN ACTUAL SIDE CRASH OR IMPACT SEVERE ENOUGH TO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT VISIBLE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. UNEXPECTED DEPLOYMENT OF THE SIDE AIR BAG COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY IF THE OCCUPANT'S HEAD IS RESTING NEAR THE SIDE AIR BAG. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL RECALIBRATE THE CENTRAL AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH A NON-CRASH DEPLOYMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 25, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117. |
| Notes |
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1999 BMW 323I Recall for AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW
1999 BMW 323I Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
1999 BMW 323I Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
1999 BMW 323I Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
1999 BMW 323I Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
1999 BMW 323I Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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