NHTSA recall 12V504000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 12V504000 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Reported | 2012-10-17 |
| Owners notified | 2012-12-12 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Units potentially affected | 7485 |
What is wrong
BMW is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 7-Series vehicles, equipped with both Comfort Access and Soft Close Automatic options, and manufactured August 23, 2004, through September 3, 2007. Due to a software problem, the doors may appear to be closed and latched, but, in fact, may inadvertently open.
What can happen
The door may unexpectedly open due to road or driving conditions or occupant contact with the door. The sudden opening may result in occupant ejection or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The remedy
BMW will notify owners and dealers will update software. The recall began on December 12, 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
| 2005 BMW 745I | Built 2004-08-23 to 2007-09-03. |
|---|---|
| 2005 BMW 745LI | Built 2004-08-23 to 2007-09-03. |
| 2006 BMW 750I | Built 2004-08-23 to 2007-09-03. |
| 2007 BMW 750I | Built 2004-08-23 to 2007-09-03. |
| 2006 BMW 750LI | Built 2004-08-23 to 2007-09-03. |
| 2007 BMW 750LI | Built 2004-08-23 to 2007-09-03. |
| 2005 BMW 760I | Built 2004-08-23 to 2007-09-03. |
| 2006 BMW 760I | Built 2004-08-23 to 2007-09-03. |
| 2005 BMW 760LI | Built 2004-08-23 to 2007-09-03. |
| 2006 BMW 760LI | Built 2004-08-23 to 2007-09-03. |
| 2007 BMW 760LI | Built 2004-08-23 to 2007-09-03. |
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