SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Manufacturer
CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC.
What Happened
The master cylinder in your vehicle is a critical part that helps you stop safely. It's the part that controls the brake fluid flow to your brakes. In some cases, the seal in your master cylinder can fail, causing a brake fluid leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake fluid leaks, your brakes won't work properly. This can lead to a serious accident, as you might not be able to stop your vehicle in time.
Free Fix
You'll be notified by the manufacturer, Cardone, and they'll offer to replace your master cylinder or repurchase it at no cost to you. You should contact them at 1-800-777-4780 to schedule the repair or replacement.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.
The airbag in your passenger seat is a safety device that deploys to protect you in a crash. In your 2000-2005 or 2000-2006 BMW, this airbag's inflator could be faulty.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments flying into your body, causing serious injury or even death. This is a life-threatening situation that requires immediate attention.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty airbag with a new, safe one, completely free of charge. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible after you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, M3 Coupe, 323Cic, 325Cic, 330Cic, and M3 Convertible vehicles equipped with non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators and PSPI passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The air bag in your driver's seat is designed to inflate in a crash to protect you. However, on certain 2002-2006 BMW models, the air bag's inflator could be damaged by moisture over time.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator ruptures in a crash, it could send sharp metal fragments into you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the driver's side air bag module with a new one at no cost to you. You should not drive your vehicle until the repair is done, and you'll be notified when the work is ready. Schedule the repair as soon as you can to ensure your safety on the road.
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BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi Sedans, and 325xi and 325i Sportswagons, 2002-2006 330Ci, 325Ci, and M3 Convertibles and 325i, 330i, and M3 Coupes, 2002-2003 M5, 540i, 525i Sedan, and 530i Sedans, and 540i and 525i Sportswagons, and 2003 X5 3.0i and 4.4i Sports Activity Vehicles. Please note that the 5-series and X5 vehicles are only included if they are equipped with the optional sports steering wheel. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began Aug 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-348 in its entirety. Additionally, vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. Note: On December 17, 2015 BMW removed the model year 2004 X5 3.0i and 4.4i Sports Activity vehicle from this recall. Those vehicles were mistakenly identified as including the air bags that are subject to this recall.
The passenger side air bag in your car is a safety device that inflates in a crash to protect you. In some 2002-2003 BMW models, the air bag's inflator could burst and send sharp metal shards into the passenger seat area.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens in a crash, it could cause serious injury to you or others in the vehicle. You could be hit by sharp metal fragments and suffer serious harm.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator at no cost to you, once replacement parts are available in July. Until then, please do not drive your vehicle. You'll be notified when it's safe to schedule the repair and have it done for free.
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Original — What Happened
BMW is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans; 325Ci and 330Ci coupes and convertibles; 325iT and 325xiT Sports Wagons; and M3 coupes and convertibles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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 CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
The window lifting anti-pinching device in your car is a safety feature that prevents windows from pinching your fingers. In some cases, this device might not work properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the device fails, you or a passenger could get pinched by a closing window, which could cause injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will check the device and replace it if necessary, free of charge. You should schedule the service as soon as possible and follow up with the dealer if you don't see the repair completed within a reasonable time.
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ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE WINDOW LIFTING ANTI-PINCHING DEVICE MIGHT NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
OCCUPANTS COULD BE PINCHED BY A WINDOW THAT IS BEING CLOSED.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FOR THE WINDOW LIFTING ANTI-PINCHING DEVICE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 27, 2003. 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.
Your vehicle has a system that controls its speed. In some 2003 BMW passenger and wagon models, when the engine is running and the car is stationary, it might start idling faster than usual.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, when you shift gears, you might feel like you're being pushed backward, even though you're not moving. This could be unsettling and catch you off guard.
Free Fix
Your authorized BMW dealer will update your vehicle's computer system to fix the problem – it's free. You should schedule an appointment as soon as possible, and if you don't get the repair done within a reasonable time, call BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT WAGON VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, AND THE VEHICLE AT REST, AN INCREASE OF ENGINE IDLE SPEED (UP TO 1,300 RPM) MAY OCCUR.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF A GEAR IS SELECTED, THE DRIVER MAY FEEL AS IF THE VEHICLE IS BEING PUSHED.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE DIGITAL ENGINE MANAGEMENT CONTROL UNIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 5, 2003. 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.
