EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Bmw “3er, 5er” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00017/19
Summary
The gas generator on the driver side airbag could burst in the event of airbag activation if it had been exposed to high air humidity, high temperatures and considerable temperature fluctuations over several years. This could result in metal parts being discharged, increasing the risk of injury of the vehicle occupants. No information
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Product
Passenger car — Bmw
- Brand
- Bmw
- Name / model
- 3er, 5er · Type-approval numbers: e1*98/14*0097*, e1*98/14*+ 2001/116*0144, 0167*, 0112*, 0146*, e1*98/14*0028*, 0022*, Types: 346L, 346X, 346K, 346C, 346R, 5/D, 5/DS
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car under BMW recall code: 0032930200
- Production dates: 7.4.1999 to 10.12.2003
What is the risk?
- The gas generator on the driver side airbag could burst in the event of airbag activation if it had been exposed to high air humidity, high temperatures and considerable temperature fluctuations over several years. This could result in metal parts being discharged, increasing the risk of injury of the vehicle occupants. No information
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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