The frontal passenger-side inflators could create excessive internal pressure during air bag deployment after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity environments. In a worst case scenario, the inflator may rupture, possibly causing injury. Even if the inflator does not rupture, due to the specific design of the frontal passenger-side airbag module with its integrated inflator, excessive internal pressure of the inflator could potentially result in an increased risk of airbag-induced injuries in a deployment event.
The recall affects vehicles manufactured from May 1999 to August 2006.
E46 / Compact / Coupé / Convertible / Saloon and Touring / 4×4 / M3
Source: Alert 31/2014 A12/1207/14
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