BMW: The automaker is recalling some 394,000 3 Series models .
Affected vehicles include model-year 2006-11 3 Series sedans (323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i and 335xi), model-year 2006-12 3 Series Sportswagons (325xi, 328i, 328xi) and model-year 2009-11 3 Series sedans (335d). The original steering wheels in these vehicles may have been replaced with unofficial, unapproved Sport or M Sport steering wheels equipped with an inflator that could explode during deployment, sending sharp metal fragments into the cabin and increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
To resolve the issue, dealers will replace the driver’s air bag module, as necessary, for free. BMW will notify owners Aug. 23, but those with further questions can contact the automaker at 800-525-7417, NHTSA’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236, or visit its website to check your vehicle identification number and learn more.
