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2000 Bmw 323i

Component

Air Bags:Side/Window

Consequence of Defect

on certain 4-door passenger vehicles, the side air bag system could deploy in certain non-crash impacts, such as when contacting large potholes or curbs at substantial speeds.

Corrective Action

this could cause the side air bag and head protection system to deploy without an actual side crash or impact severe enough to cause significant visible damage to the vehicle. unexpected deployment of the side air bag could cause serious injury if the occupant's head is resting near the side air bag.

Recall Notes

dealers will recalibrate the central air bag control module to reduce the possibility of such a non-crash deployment. owner notification began october 25, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

2000 Bmw 323i

Component

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the brake lamps in these vehicles are controlled by a switch activated by the movement of the brake pedal. this switch could fail internally, causing it to remain either in the "brake lamps off" position or in the "brake lamps on" position.

Corrective Action

if this happens, the brake lamps either will not operate or will be continuously illuminated, regardless of brake pedal position.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the existing brake lamp switch with an improved switch.

1999 Bmw 323i

Component

Air Bags:Side/Window

Consequence of Defect

on certain 4-door passenger vehicles, the side air bag system could deploy in certain non-crash impacts, such as when contacting large potholes or curbs at substantial speeds.

Corrective Action

this could cause the side air bag and head protection system to deploy without an actual side crash or impact severe enough to cause significant visible damage to the vehicle. unexpected deployment of the side air bag could cause serious injury if the occupant's head is resting near the side air bag.

Recall Notes

dealers will recalibrate the central air bag control module to reduce the possibility of such a non-crash deployment. owner notification began october 25, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

1999 Bmw 323i

Component

Air Bags:Side/Window

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. these vehicles are built with a side air bag system consisting of door-mounted thorax air bags (rear door air bags are optional), a head protection system (hps) for front occupants, a central electronic sensor and diagnostic system, left and right satellite impact sensors, and associated wiring. this system is unduly sensitive to certain non-crash impacts, such as contacting large potholes or curbs at substantial speed.

Corrective Action

this could cause the side air bag and hps to deploy without an actual side crash. in addition, the battery safety terminal (bst) would also activate, disconnecting the starter cable from the battery. in this case, vehicle electrical system would continue to operate and the engine would continue to run, but after stopping, could not be restarted.

Recall Notes

dealers will reprogram the central computer control module that regulates the performance of all of the vehicle's occupant protection systems.

1999 Bmw 323i

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. it is possible that the retaining clip that secures the brake booster pushrod to the brake pedal arm was not properly installed during production. it is possible for the clip to detach from the pin on the brake pedal arm allowing the pushrod to disconnect from the arm.

Corrective Action

if this occurs, braking is not possible.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the clip for tight installation and replace the clip if it is loose.