Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles, A Microprocessor In The Air Bag Control Module, Which Activates The Front Air BAGS, The Side Air BAGS, The Front Seat Safety Belt Pretensioners, And The Battery Safety Terminal, May Have A MalfunCTIon That Could Lead To An Unintended Activation Of One Or More Of These Components.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
540IAT
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
03V421000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
Effect Of Defect
Unexpected Deployment Of The Air Bag(S) Could Cause Serious Injury If An Occupant Is Too Close To The Deploying Air Bag(S). In Addition, The Battery Safety Terminal May Also Be Activated. If That Happens, The Starter Cable Would Become Disconnected From The Battery, And The Engine Could Not Be Restarted.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Air Bag Control Module. Owner Notification Began November10, 2003. Owners Should Contact BMW At 1-800-831-1117.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
20010101
End Of Manufacture
20010831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
23000
Date Owners Notified
20031110
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20031024