It appears as if we are on the recall list...
http://www.autoblog.com/2015/05/28/f...takata-recall/
Crap what a PITA.
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I got the recall notice on my M3 ages ago and only last week got notice they might have the part so maybe i could actually get the part installed... Another hassle to schedule and deal..
2003 M3CicM6 TiAg
2002 540iT Sport Vortech S/C 6MT LSD TiAg
2008 Audi A3 2.0T DSG (the daily beater)
2014 BMW X1 xDrive28i (wifemobile)
Former:
1985 MB Euro graymarket 300SL
1995.5 Audi S6 Avant (utility/winter billetturbobattlewagen)
2002-2003 BMW 540i/525i Sportswagon
99 540iT - Merlot Truckster (TCG done 134k, might sell...)
00 528i/5 - Grüen Arrow (sold)
93 740i - Grün Hornet (sold)
00 740iL (R.I.P.)
Interesting that the 02-03 E39s are on there as well as the 02-05 E46s which share airbags, but not the 00-01 E46s which use the same airbags.
Maybe the 00-01s were manufactured by someone else, despite being the same shape
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Here's the official notice: http://www.safercar.gov/rs/takata/im...5V318-4637.pdf
Seeing the number of E39 tourings effected, I understand why BMW didn't bother bringing the F11 here.
Wagon's and sedans - both my cars are affected. Agreed this is a PITA.
2002-2003 BMW 540i/525i Sportswagon
BMW has received no reports of any injures or deaths from this problem in its vehicles
What is... no. I was in an accident in a 2002 540i sportwagon. The airbag didn't deploy, and it should have. BMW NA is aware of this. Guess I will have to dig up the accident report and "remind" them.
2008 535xit - Monaco Blue Metallic / Cream Beige. - Work in progress."Everyone gets everything he wants. Me? I wanted to be a systems admin. And for my sins, they made me one."~ Found in a tech forum signature
And to think I got rid of two perfect running 2000s so I could upgrade to the 03 model year...
Thanks for the heads up on this one.
Finally happy that both my BMW's are pre 2002..
Thanks for posting. Checking my M5 and 540 now with local BMW dealer.
2003 Ferrari Red M3 3.5L wagon // 2011 Montego Blue tri-turbo 335d wagon
2012 Deep Sea Blue X5d // 2003 Orient Blue 330i wagon
In progress/For Sale: 2003 Alpine White M3/ZHP wagon // 2003 Japan Red M3/ZHP wagon
That's not what this recall addresses. This recall is specifically about the Takata airbags that deployed with excessive force and launched metal fragments at the driver and/or passengers' faces. To date, the only cars where that occurred have been Hondas, but since the same basic inflator was used in many cars, the recall covers far more than just Hondas.
2003 Ferrari Red M3 3.5L wagon // 2011 Montego Blue tri-turbo 335d wagon
2012 Deep Sea Blue X5d // 2003 Orient Blue 330i wagon
In progress/For Sale: 2003 Alpine White M3/ZHP wagon // 2003 Japan Red M3/ZHP wagon
Jerry Daily Driver: 2002 (e39) 540i Touring; Weekenders: 2014 Mustang GT/CS; Harley Dyna Wide Glide.
Prior: 2012 (f10) 535i x-drive; 2006 (e60) 530xi 6mt; 1999 (e39) 528i 5mt; 1998 (e39) 528i 5mt.
Jerry Daily Driver: 2002 (e39) 540i Touring; Weekenders: 2014 Mustang GT/CS; Harley Dyna Wide Glide.
Prior: 2012 (f10) 535i x-drive; 2006 (e60) 530xi 6mt; 1999 (e39) 528i 5mt; 1998 (e39) 528i 5mt.
2003 M3CicM6 TiAg
2002 540iT Sport Vortech S/C 6MT LSD TiAg
2008 Audi A3 2.0T DSG (the daily beater)
2014 BMW X1 xDrive28i (wifemobile)
Former:
1985 MB Euro graymarket 300SL
1995.5 Audi S6 Avant (utility/winter billetturbobattlewagen)
Great. Almost missed it, but my production date is 3/27/2002. Only positive is, at least I get a loaner BMW. Just annoying, as I already did this with my E46 less than 6 months ago.
2011 BMW 335d M-Sport
Lemans Blue/Oyster
2002 BMW 540iT Sport
Black Sapphire/Gray
Maybe, but considering that they eventually expanded the E46 recall to include all with the facelifted airbags, I'm a bit surprised they didn't go all out this time around. It'd be interesting to see if Takata made the pre-facelift dual stage airbags too (and if those will be recalled).
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