1997–2000 BMW E46 3 Series
Coupes: 318Ci, 320Ci, 323Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, Sedans: 316i, 318i, 320i, 323i, 325i, 328i, 330i
- Affected
- 12,663
- Category
- Cars
- Campaign
- 00 32 9502 00 and 00 32 2003 00
- Supplier
- BMW Australia Ltd.
The defect
Affected vehicles may be fitted with a Takata NADI 5-AT driver airbag inflator that could allow moisture to enter the unit and degrade the airbag propellant. If this occurs, the properties of the propellant may be changed so that the propellant does not react as intended during a collision, causing mis-deployment of the airbag.Additionally some vehicles previously checked under campaign number 0032950200 will need to be inspected again to have the previously checked inflator replaced with a new inflator under campaign number 0032200300.
The hazard
If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision, the airbag inflator could rupture, causing sharp metal fragments to enter the vehicle cabin at high speed, killing or injuring vehicle occupants.There is also a risk that the airbag may underinflate in a collision and may not protect the driver as intended.
The remedy
Owners of affected vehicles should stop driving their vehicle immediately and contact their local BMW dealership www.bmw.com.au/dealers or call BMW Australia’s Takata Hotline directly on 1800 243 675 to organise their free urgent vehicle inspection and for a replacement airbag inflator (free of charge).Vehicles can be either towed to the place of inspection or a mobile technician will inspect the vehicle at the consumer’s home or the vehicle’s location. The vehicle should not be driven to the inspection place.If the vehicle is affected, BMW will replace the airbag inflator free of charge. Replacement airbag inflators are in stock and can be replaced immediately.Owners who are unsure if their vehicle is affected by this recall can also use the BMW VIN look-up tool at www.recall.bmw.com.au, contact the BMW Takata Hotline directly on 1800 243 675 or contact their preferred BMW dealer.Dealer locations and contact details can be found at www.bmw.com.au/dealers
What to do
- 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 12,663 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
- 2Contact BMW Australia Ltd. on 1800 243 675 to arrange inspection and repair.
- 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
- 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
- Contact:
- BMW Australia’s Takata Hotline
- Phone:
- 1800 243 675
- Website:
- http://www.bmw.com.au
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Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.