2006 BMW M3 Recalls (3)

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.
Campaign:
17V676000 on 10/26/2017
Component:
Electrical system:wiring
Manufactured:
01/31/2005 - 12/15/2011
Affected:
702,965
Defect:
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and m3, 2007-2011 328i xdrive, 335i xdrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. the wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.
Consequence:
Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
Correction:
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. interim letters were mailed on november 27, 2017. owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. 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.

2006 BMW M3 TSBs (7)

Bulletin:
SI-B12-22-08
Component:
063140 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor
Summary:
Bmw: voluntary emissions recall 08e-a03; m3 s54-dme reprogramming for catalyst conversion diagnosis. the dme programming, as originally installed, may cause the obd diagnostic to erroneously evaluate the efficiency of the catalytic conver
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-63-02-01
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-33-01-02
Component:
022520 suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Summary:
Bmw: a grinding noise is coming from the differential during slow cornering. when turning a slip/stick effect is created on the lining and steel discs incorporated in the differential clutch causes a grinding noise. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-13-13-10
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
Bmw: on some vehicles, the high pressure fuel pump has an internal component that may fail and causing drivability symptoms such as erratic engine operation and longer starting times. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-61-13-05
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Bmw: battery has an increased demand due to developemental process of the electrical system. this is causing the batter to need to undergo an energy diagnosis. *kb
Bulletin:
SIB-34-04-14
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Bmw: running noises heard when brakes are applied, with high brake loads; through wheel opening, visible cracks can be seen in brake discs and steering wheel torsional vibrates when applying brakes. *pe

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