BMW recalls older models due to potentially deadly airbags.
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BMW has issued a "do not drive" warning to owners of about 90,000 older models in the US due to defective Takata-manufactured airbag inflators that might explode in a crash. The affected vehicles are 2000-2006 model years that have been recalled before but have not been brought in for repairs. The order affects the 2000-2006 BMW 3 Series (E46) models including M3, 2000-2003 5 Series (E39) including M5, and 2000-2004 X5s (E53). Replacement parts are available, and the repairs will be done free of charge.
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