ID: #21V401000
MFR: BMW of North America, LLC
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
What Happened
The driver-side air bag in your vehicle is a crucial safety feature that deploys during a crash to cushion the impact. In your 2000-2001 BMW 3 Series or station wagon, the inflator might have been inspected before but not replaced in a previous recall.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes, it could shoot metal fragments into you, causing serious injury or even death. If the air bag doesn't inflate properly, it might not protect you during a crash, which could lead to severe harm.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a new, safer one at no charge to you. This is a free repair, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.