Defect Description For Recall
The Double-Lock Feature Can Engage With Occupants And The Door/Ignition Key Inside The Vehicle.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
525IA
Year
1995
Recall Campaign Number
94V219000
Component Description
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
Effect Of Defect
The Occupants Of The Vehicle Would Be Unable To Exit Either From The Doors Or From The Windows Of The Vehicle. Drive-Away ProteCTIon Would Prevent The Engine From Starting.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The General Control Module With One Containing The Revised Software To Permit Window Opening With The Double-Lock Engaged And Key In The Ignition.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
19940101
End Of Manufacture
19940801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2180
Date Owners Notified
19950210
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
19941108