BMW 5 Series (E39) MY2002-2003, BMW 3 Series (E46) MY2001-2006 and BMW X5 (E53) MY2003
Published 8 August 2016
Product
Critical Recall Campaign Number: 0032260200 BMW 5 Series (E39) CPA: 11150 Model Years 2002-2003 BMW 3 Series (E46) CPA: 13175 Model Years 2001-2006 BMW X5 (E53) CPA: 25512 Model Year 2003 7 909 critical affected vehicles Front driver side airbag inflators 28 576 total affected vehicles
Why it was recalled
Takata 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.
Hazard
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.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.