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NHTSA Campaign ID:
02V223000 Component: Interior Systems:Passive Restraint:Air Bag:Side Door Manufacturer: Bayerische Motoren Werke |
| Year: 1999 |
Make: BMW |
Model: 328i |
Recall Date: 08/14/2002 |
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 20500 Manufactured: 04/1999 - 08/1999 |
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Defect Summary:
The side air bag system could deploy in certain non-crash impacts, such as when contacting large potholes or curbs at substantial speeds.Consequence Summary: 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 Summary: Dealers will recalibrate the central air bag control module to reduce the possibility of such a non-crash deployment. Owner notification is expected to begin during September 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 1-800-331-1117. |
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