NHTSA Recall 17V328000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V328000; Date: May. 18, 2017
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 BMW 745I; 2006 BMW 745I; 2007 BMW 745I; 2008 BMW 745I; 2005 BMW 745LI; 2006 BMW 745LI; 2007 BMW 745LI; 2008 BMW 745LI; 2005 BMW 750I; 2006 BMW 750I; 2007 BMW 750I; 2008 BMW 750I; 2005 BMW 750LI; 2006 BMW 750LI; 2007 BMW 750LI; 2008 BMW 750LI; 2005 BMW 760I; 2006 BMW 760I; 2005 BMW 760LI; 2006 BMW 760LI; 2007 BMW 760LI; 2008 BMW 760LI; 2005 BMW B7 Alpina; 2006 BMW B7 Alpina; 2007 BMW B7 Alpina; 2008 BMW B7 Alpina
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 45,484
Recall Summary:
BMW of north America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2005-2008 745i, 745li, 750i, 750li, 760i, 760li, and b7 alpina vehicles equipped with both the comfort access and soft close automatic options. In these vehicles, the doors may appear to be closed and latched, but, in fact, may inadvertently open.
How to Fix:
The remedy is currently under development. Interim notices were mailed to owners July 17, 2017 informing them of the safety defect. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is ready. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at customerrelations@bmwusa. Com.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 8, 2018
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