2004 BMW 325I Recalls (6)

Campaign:
07E023000 on 03/28/2007
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Affected:
13,128
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.
Campaign:
11V438000 on 08/25/2011
Component:
Exterior lighting:tail lights
Manufactured:
08/31/2001 - 02/28/2005
Affected:
241,000
Defect:
Bmw is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi vehicles manufactured from september 1, 2001, through march 1, 2005. over time, resistance in the electrical contacts may cause one or more rear lamp functions (tail light, brake light, and/or turn-signal), within the vehicle's body panel, to stop working.
Consequence:
Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions. this could cause a vehicle crash without warning.
Correction:
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on february 15, 2012. owners may contact bmw customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
11V438000 on 08/25/2011
Component:
Exterior lighting:brake lights
Manufactured:
08/31/2001 - 02/28/2005
Affected:
241,000
Defect:
Bmw is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi vehicles manufactured from september 1, 2001, through march 1, 2005. over time, resistance in the electrical contacts may cause one or more rear lamp functions (tail light, brake light, and/or turn-signal), within the vehicle's body panel, to stop working.
Consequence:
Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions. this could cause a vehicle crash without warning.
Correction:
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on february 15, 2012. owners may contact bmw customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
11V438000 on 08/25/2011
Component:
Exterior lighting:turn signal
Manufactured:
08/31/2001 - 02/28/2005
Affected:
241,000
Defect:
Bmw is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi vehicles manufactured from september 1, 2001, through march 1, 2005. over time, resistance in the electrical contacts may cause one or more rear lamp functions (tail light, brake light, and/or turn-signal), within the vehicle's body panel, to stop working.
Consequence:
Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions. this could cause a vehicle crash without warning.
Correction:
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on february 15, 2012. owners may contact bmw customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
14V428000 on 07/15/2014
Component:
Air bags
Affected:
574,007
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.
Campaign:
15V318000 on 05/27/2015
Component:
Air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module
Affected:
419,235
Defect:
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi sedans, and 325xi and 325i sportswagons, 2002-2006 330ci, 325ci, and m3 convertibles and 325i, 330i, and m3 coupes, 2002-2003 m5, 540i, 525i sedan, and 530i sedans, and 540i and 525i sportswagons, and 2003 x5 3.0i and 4.4i sports activity vehicles. please note that the 5-series and x5 vehicles are only included if they are equipped with the optional sports steering wheel. the affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. the recall began aug 2016. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417. note: this recall supersedes recall 14v-348 in its entirety. additionally, vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. note: on december 17, 2015 bmw removed the model year 2004 x5 3.0i and 4.4i sports activity vehicle from this recall. those vehicles were mistakenly identified as including the air bags that are subject to this recall.
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.

2004 BMW 325I TSBs (10)

Bulletin:
SIB-16-02-09
Component:
072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Summary:
Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as wel
Bulletin:
SIB-32-04-07
Component:
015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
Summary:
Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-63-02-01
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm
Bulletin:
B160317
Component:
071200 fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank
Summary:
E46 pzev/sulev (m56) fuel tanks: replacement and parts return procedure: bmw of north america, llc (òbmw naó) will begin offering factory remanufactured fuel tank assemblies for e46 (3 series) pzev/sulev (model vehicles with the m56 engine)
Bulletin:
B160104
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"bmw na is not requesting that these fuel tanks be returned to the warranty parts return center (wprc) after a claim payment. when performing a fuel tank replacement on an e46 ""3 series with the m56 sulev (pzev) engine"" (claim and non-cl
Bulletin:
B340414
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
Diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles this service information bulletin supersedes si 34 04 14 dated december 2014. designates changes to the bulletin. information 1.visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses d
Bulletin:
010314
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
"e46 sulev (pzev) fuel tanks: new warranty parts return procedure. bmw of north america, llc (""bmw na"") will begin offering factory remanufactured fuel tank assemblies for e46 3 series sulev (super ultra low emission vehicle)/pzev (partia
Bulletin:
160104
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
As a safety precaution, when handling fuel tank always wear safety goggles and plastic (not latex) gloves, nitrile preferred. 2.remove defective fuel tank from the vehicle and place it on a workbench in an area where good ventilation is pro
Bulletin:
651414
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Special technical campaign. the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has urged vehicle manufacturers to conduct an investigation into air bags which may not deploy correctly. bmw is cooperating with this request. takata is
Bulletin:
340414
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
Diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles. information 1. visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. braking from high speed with cold brake components (less tha

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