recall information
Recall number
REC-004524
PRA number
1999/3971
Campaign number
00 65 33 01 00
Original published date
make and model information
Make
BMW
Model
E46
Affected units
6,188
What are the defects?
The Side Airbags May Unexpectedly Deploy, For Example When Driving At Speed Over A Large Pothole Or Curbside. The Airbag Control Unit Needs To Be Re-programmed. Also The Clip Between The Brake Pedal And Brake May Not Have Been Installed Correctly.
What are the hazards?
Component Failure
What should consumers do?
Contact Your Bmw Dealer - It Will Take Approx 45 Minutes To Re-code The Airbag Control Unit And Examine The Brake Clip. For Further Information - Ring Bmw Access Centre Freecall 1 800 813 299.
Supplier details
BMW Australia Limited
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
