BMW of North America is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.

NHTSA campaign number is 24V513000.

The potential number of units affected is 394,029.

Dealers will inspect and replace the driver’s air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Aug. 23.