BMW re-calls some 42,000 3 series

BMW said it was regarding the same airbags issue that has affected other automakers.The massive recall that encompassed more than 3.4 million vehicles in April due to faulty airbag components grew a little larger as BMW AG said it’s recalling 42,000 3-Series cars built in 2002 and 2003. BMW spokesman Dave Buchko said the automaker knew of no improper “deployments or injuries related to this issue in any BMW.”

Toyota Motor Corp., Honda Motor Co., Nissan Motor Co, Mazda Motor Co. and General Motors Co., recalled 3.4 million vehicles due to issue related to the airbag inflator produced by Takata Corp. More than 1 million of those vehicles were in the U.S.
The recall highlights the major downside of multiple manufacturers using common parts from a single source. Toyota was hit the hardest as it recalled 1.7 million vehicles around the world, including 510,000 in the U.S. The vehicles include models from 2001-2003, including the Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sequoia, Tundra, Lexus SC 430.
GM plans to recall 48,000 2003 Pontiac Vibe cars in the United States – a model assembled at a joint GM-Toyota facility – and up to 7,000 in Canada.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the government agency that oversees recalls, noted it’s working on the issue.

“The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been in communication with Takata and the affected automakers regarding the recalls. The agency will continue to monitor the situation closely and will take appropriate action as warranted,” the agency said.