NHTSA Recall 04V379000
SEATSAug 9, 2004· BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Summary
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (ODS) MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RELIABLY DETERMINE IF THE DRIVER'S SEAT IS OCCUPIED.
Consequence
IN CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS, THE DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG, HEAD PROTECTION SYSTEM, SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER, AND KNEE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SOFTWARE FOR THE DRIVER'S SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 13, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | BMW | 7 SERIES |
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May 16, 200201V206000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Jun 21, 200100V383000WHEELS:RIM
Nov 20, 2000