1999-2006 BMW 3 Series re-recalled over Takata

BMW has expanded its Takata recall to E46 3 Series models previously fitted with new Takata inflators as replacements for their old, potentially deadly units. As with all Takata-related recalls, the inflators in affected vehicles can degrade because of heat and humidity. If a vehicle included with a faulty inflator is included in a crash triggering the airbags, the metal inflator housing could explode or rupture under the internal pressure, sending metal fragments shooting into the cabin.