NHTSA Recall 77V066000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V066000; Date: May. 6, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1973 BMW 30; 1974 BMW 30; 1976 BMW 30; 1975 BMW 530; 1976 BMW 530; 1977 BMW 530; 1977 BMW 630; 1973 BMW Bavaria; 1974 BMW Bavaria
Component: Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls
Manufactured by: Bayerische Motoren Werke
Affected Units:: 10,613
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 118, "power-operated window systems". The power-operated window system was equipped in error with a relay which makes it possible to operate the windows when the ignition key is switched off, or removed.
How to Fix:
Dealer will modify the electrical system by removing the relay from the power window system to preclude operation of the windows when the ignition key is not turned on or is removed entirely.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: equipment; electric power windows. Consequences of defect: children left in the vehicle, without adultsupervision, could be injured while operating power windows.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 9, 1977
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