ID: #19V015000
MFR: BMW of North America, LLC
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
What Happened
The airbag in your vehicle is a safety device that deploys to protect you in a crash. The inflator in your steering wheel is one of the key components that makes the airbag work. In some 2000-2004 BMW models, this inflator can fail after a long time, even if you've never been in an accident.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments could hit you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death. This is an extremely serious safety risk, and you should not drive your vehicle until it's been fixed.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect your vehicle to see if the sports steering wheel has the faulty inflator. If it does, they'll replace the airbag module with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.