Report Receipt Date: MAY 03, 2013 Component(s): AIR BAGS NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V172000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicle Make - Model - Model Year(s) BMW325ci//2002-2003 BMW325i///2002-2003 BMW325it//2002-2003 BMW325xi//2002-2003 BMW325xit/2002-2003 BMW330ci//2002-2003 BMW330i///2002-2003 BMW330xi//2002-2003 BMWM3/////2002-2003
SUMMARY: 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.
CONSEQUENCE: 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.