Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles Equipped With Front Seat Heating Systems, Upon Entering And Exiting The Vehicle, Excessive Contact With The Side Bolster That Is Contained In The Seat’S Backrest May Damage The Heating Mat Located In This Area. If Such Damage Were To Occur, With The System Turned On, The Vehicle Occupant May Feel Excessive Heat From This Area.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
7 SERIES
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
04V575000
Component Description
Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler
Effect Of Defect
It Is Possible That The Heating Mat In The Backrest’S Side Bolster Could Overheat And Damage, Or Melt A Small Hole In, This Area Of The Seat Cover. If This Happened, It Could Lead To An Occupant Being Burned.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Modify The Seat Heating Circuit. The Recall Is Expected To Begin During December 2004. Owners Should Contact BMW At 1-800-831-1117.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20030226
End Of Manufacture
20040609
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
17905
Date Owners Notified
20041214
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20041206