PRA number
2019/17279
Campaign number
0072960100
Published date
Product description
BMW 3 Series E46 MY1999-2006
Vehicles that recieved an affected front passenger side Takata Airbag Inflator as a replacement.
These affected Takata Airbag Inflators were installed as part of an earlier recall PRA 2013/13576.
Vehicles that recieved an affected front passenger side Takata Airbag Inflator as a replacement.
These affected Takata Airbag Inflators were installed as part of an earlier recall PRA 2013/13576.
Reasons the product is recalled
Airbag inflator: As it gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure.
The hazards to consumers
In the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.
What consumers should do
Known owners will be contacted by BMW Australia Ltd or a BMW dealer.
Owners of affected vehicles should contact their local BMW dealership or BMW head office directly via the website at https://www.bmw.com.au/recall to arrange for a replacement airbag inflator free of charge.
Consumers who are unsure whether they are affected can also use BMW's VIN look-up tool https://www.bmw.com.au/recall or contact 1800 243 675, or contact their preferred dealer.
Alternatively, consumers can use their registration plate number to check if their vehicle is affected by going to http://www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au
We also recommend you visit https://www.productsafety.gov.au/newsletter/subscribe to subscribe to receive updates about current and future recalls as they are published.
Further information for consumers is available at: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/compulsory-takata-airbagrecall
Owners of affected vehicles should contact their local BMW dealership or BMW head office directly via the website at https://www.bmw.com.au/recall to arrange for a replacement airbag inflator free of charge.
Consumers who are unsure whether they are affected can also use BMW's VIN look-up tool https://www.bmw.com.au/recall or contact 1800 243 675, or contact their preferred dealer.
Alternatively, consumers can use their registration plate number to check if their vehicle is affected by going to http://www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au
We also recommend you visit https://www.productsafety.gov.au/newsletter/subscribe to subscribe to receive updates about current and future recalls as they are published.
Further information for consumers is available at: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/compulsory-takata-airbagrecall
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
All Authorized BMW Group Dealers.
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
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Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
