2004 BMW 7 SERIES RECALL - #04V379000
RECALL FOR SEATS
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2004 BMW 7 SERIES |
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| Manufacturer |
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/2004 - 6/2/2004 |
| Recalled on |
8/11/2004 |
| Influenced by |
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Owners Notified on |
10/13/2004 |
| # Affected |
3,940 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2004 BMW 7 SERIES Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
2004 BMW 7 SERIES Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, SEAT HEATER/COOLER
2004 BMW 7 SERIES Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER ASSIST, VACUUM
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