Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
7 SERIES
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
04V379000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
20040301
End Of Manufacture
20040602
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3940
Date Owners Notified
20041013
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20040809