SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Manufacturer
CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC.
What Happened
The master cylinder is a critical part of your vehicle's brake system. It helps control the flow of brake fluid when you press the brake pedal. In some cases, the seal on your master cylinder can fail, allowing brake fluid to leak out.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seal fails, you could lose brake fluid, which can lead to poor braking performance. This could make it harder to stop your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will notify you and offer to replace the defective master cylinder with a new one, free of charge. This is a one-time repair, and you should contact Cardone at 1-800-777-4780 to schedule the fix.
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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 passenger airbag in your car is a safety device that inflates to cushion you in case of a crash. In certain models, the old inflator could burst and send sharp metal fragments flying, causing serious injury or even death.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator explodes, sharp metal shrapnel could hit you or other passengers, leading to severe injuries or fatalities. This is a critical safety issue that requires immediate attention.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new one, free of charge. You'll be notified when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it as soon as possible. Repairs are starting February 13, 2020.
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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 passenger side airbag in your vehicle is a safety device that deploys in a frontal crash to protect the passenger seat occupant. However, in certain models, the airbag's inflator could over-pressurize and rupture, sending sharp metal fragments into the passenger area.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the airbag inflator could burst and send sharp metal fragments into the passenger area, potentially causing serious injury to the passenger or other occupants in the vehicle.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty passenger side airbag with a new one, free of charge. Don't drive your vehicle until you've had the repair done. You'll be notified when the repair is ready, and you can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com if you have any questions.
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BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000 328i sedans and coupes; 2001-2005 325i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sport Wagons; 2001-2005 325xi sedans and Sports Wagons; 2006 325i coupes and convertibles; 2001-2006 330i sedans, coupes, and convertibles; 2001-2005 330xi sedans; and 2001-2006 M3 coupes and convertibles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal pressure that could cause the air bag 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, excessive internal pressure could cause rupturing of the inflator resulting in 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 will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners in September 2014. A second notice was mailed when an adequate supply of parts became available, on December 1, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
The inflator module in your vehicle is what makes the airbag deploy in a crash. In certain 2002-2006 models, this part can let water in, which might cause it to break apart and send sharp metal pieces flying.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash that needs the airbag to deploy, it could fail and send metal shards into you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty airbag module with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible, and don't drive your vehicle until it's been fixed.
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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 vehicle is the safety device that deploys to cushion the passenger in case of a crash. Unfortunately, in some 2002-2003 models, the air bag's inflator might get too full of pressure, causing it to explode and send sharp metal fragments towards the passenger or other occupants when it's triggered.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag ruptures in a crash, it could severely injure the passenger or other people nearby, putting them at serious risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty passenger air bag with a safe one, at no cost to you. Don't drive your vehicle until you've scheduled the repair, which will be done as soon as replacement parts are available in July.
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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.
Your vehicle's strut mount is a critical part that helps keep your suspension stable. Unfortunately, it was not installed correctly, which means it could come loose while you're driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the strut mount fails, it could affect how your vehicle handles and responds to driving inputs. This increases the risk of a crash, especially if you're driving on uneven or slippery roads.
Free Fix
Your local BMW dealer will replace both front strut upper mounts for free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice and expect the fix to take place within a reasonable time frame.
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ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING THE STRUT MOUNT MANUFACTURING PROCESS, THE THRUST BEARING WAS NOT PROPERLY POSITIONS AND SECURED. IF THE SUSPENSION IS FULLY UNLOADED, THE FRONT STRUT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE UPPER MOUNT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SPRING STRUT UPPER MOUNTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 15, 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.
The lights at the back of your car help other drivers see your intentions. On some 2002-2005 325I, 325XI, 330I, and 330XI models, the electrical connections in the tail lights can wear out over time and stop working.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lights behind your car fail to work correctly, other drivers might not see your brake lights, turn signals, or tail lights. This could cause a collision without warning.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will repair the electrical connections to ensure your tail lights work properly, and they'll do it for free. You should schedule an appointment as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2005 325I, 325XI, 330I, AND 330XI VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2001, THROUGH MARCH 1, 2005. OVER TIME, RESISTANCE IN THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS MAY CAUSE ONE OR MORE REAR LAMP FUNCTIONS (TAIL LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, AND/OR TURN-SIGNAL), WITHIN THE VEHICLE'S BODY PANEL, TO STOP WORKING.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
INTERMITTENT LIGHT OPERATION REDUCES THE ABILITY TO WARN OTHER MOTORISTS OF THE DRIVER'S INTENTIONS. THIS COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — Remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.
