2006 BMW 760I RECALL - #12V504000
RECALL FOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES : DOORS : LATCH
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2006 BMW 760I |
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| Manufacturer |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
8/23/2004 - 9/3/2007 |
| Recalled on |
10/19/2012 |
| Influenced by |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
12/12/2012 |
| # Affected |
7,485 |
| Recalled for |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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 [email protected]. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2006 BMW 760I Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2006 BMW 760I Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
2006 BMW 760I Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, SWITCH
2006 BMW 760I Recall for AIR BAGS, SENSOR, OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
2006 BMW 760I Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
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