Recalls for your 2001 Bmw 325i

Recalls for 2001 Bmw 325i

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DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN


Posted on: 2002-05-20
Description
On certain passenger vehicles, the engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled.  Failure of the fan motor can cause the electrical circuitry of the fan control unit to overload and fail, causing the fan to stop operating.

Consequence
If this were to occur, engine overheating and subsequent engine damage could result.  In addition, it is possible for the failure of the electrical circuitry to cause a fire in the fan control unit located in the front of the engine compartment.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the fan.  Owner notification began september 28, 2001.  This is a supplement to a recall that began during september 2001 (see recall campaign 01v206).  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.  

Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN


Posted on: 2001-07-02
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.  The engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled.  Failure of the fan motor can cause the electrical circuitry of the fan control unit to overload and fail, causing the fan to stop operating.

Consequence
If this were to occur, engine overheating and subsequent engine damage could result.  In addition, it is possible for the failure of the electrical circuitry to cause a fire in the fan control unit located in the front of the engine compartment.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the fan.  Owner notification began september 28, 2001.  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.

Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #3 - WHEELS:RIM


Posted on: 2000-11-29
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.  The machine used to mount and inflate the tires on the wheels at the assembly plant may have damaged the inner rim flange of the wheels.

Consequence
This could lead to a sudden loss of air from the tire affecting handling and vehicle control.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the five wheels for possible damage.  If damage from the mounting machine is found on any wheel, all five wheels will be replaced.

Notes
Owner notification began december 22, 2000.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.  Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER


Posted on: 2007-03-29
Description
Certain cardone master cylinders with part numbers 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987mza, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, and 11-3156, and with date codes lower than dca7078 sold as replacement equipment for use on the vehicles listed above.  The seal on master cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid.

Consequence
Loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders.  The recall began during april 2007.  Owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket cardone master cylinders and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed above.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #5 - AIR BAGS


Posted on: 2014-07-16
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and sports wagons; 2000 328i sedans and coupes; 2001-2005 325i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and sport wagons; 2001-2005 325xi sedans and sports wagons; 2006 325i coupes and convertibles; 2001-2006 330i sedans, coupes, and convertibles; 2001-2005 330xi sedans; and 2001-2006 m3 coupes and convertibles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal pressure that could cause the air bag inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag.  

Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure could cause rupturing of the inflator resulting in metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the passenger seat occupant or other occupants.

Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag, free of charge.  An interim notice was mailed to owners in september 2014.  A second notice was mailed when an adequate supply of parts became available, on december 1, 2014.  Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or email bmw at customerrelations@bmwusa.com.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.this is an expansion of nhtsa recall 13v-172.

DEFECT #6 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE


Posted on: 2019-12-02
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 1999-2001 323i, 325i, 328i and 330i and 2000-2001 323ci, 325ci, 328ci, 330ci, 323it, and 325it vehicles equipped with non-azide driver air bag inflators (nadi) manufactured by takata.  These vehicles may have received a replacement driver air bag as part of a vehicle repair.  Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement nadi inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants.  An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant.  These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.

Corrective Action
Bmw notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag inflators, free of charge.  The recall began november 10, 2020.  Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #7 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE


Posted on: 2020-01-15
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323it, 325it, 325xit, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323ci, 325ci, 328ci, 330ci, m3 coupe, 323cic, 325cic, 330cic, and m3 convertible vehicles equipped with non-desiccated frontal takata psan inflators and pspi passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous takata recalls.  These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.  

Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's front air bag, free of charge.  The recall began february 13, 2020.  Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.