Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The air bag in your 3 Series sedan is designed to protect you in case of a crash. However, some of the air bags in certain 2006-2011 models were made with a faulty inflator module that could explode when it's supposed to deploy.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments could hurt you or someone else inside the vehicle, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect and replace the faulty air bag module with a safe one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, usually mailed on August 30, 2024.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
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
Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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