Recall 03V-421
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE recalled the 2001 BMW 525I and 9 other models: Air bags (frontal, sensor/control module-inactive).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 03V-421
- Reported
- October 24, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- 23,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, a microprocessor in the air bag control module, which activates the front air bags, the side air bags, the front seat safety belt pretensioners, and the battery safety terminal, may have a malfunction that could lead to an unintended activation of one or more of these components.
The risk
Unexpected deployment of the air bag(s) could cause serious injury if an occupant is too close to the deploying air bag(s). In addition, the battery safety terminal may also be activated. If that happens, the starter cable would become disconnected from the battery, and the engine could not be restarted.
The fix
Dealers will replace the air bag control module. Owner notification began november10, 2003. Owners should contact BMW at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- BMW 525I 2001
- BMW 525IA 2001
- BMW 525IT 2001
- BMW 525ITA 2001
- BMW 530I 2001
- BMW 530IA 2001
- BMW 540I 2001
- BMW 540IA 2001
- BMW 540IAT 2001
- BMW M5 2001