Defect Description For Recall
BMW Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2005-2007 7-Series Vehicles, Equipped With Both Comfort Access And Soft Close Automatic Options, And Manufactured August 23, 2004, Through September 3, 2007. Due To A Software Problem, The Doors May Appear To Be Closed And Latched, But, In Fact, May Inadvertently Open.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
760I
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
12V504000
Component Description
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
Effect Of Defect
The Door May Unexpectedly Open Due To Road Or Driving Conditions Or Occupant Contact With The Door. The Sudden Opening May Result In Occupant EjeCTIon Or Increase The Risk Of Injury In The Event Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
BMW Will Notify Owners And Dealers Will Update Software. The Recall Began On December 12, 2012. Owners May Contact BMW At 1-800-525-7417 Or Email BMW At Customerrelations@BMWusa.Com.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20040823
End Of Manufacture
20070903
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
7485
Date Owners Notified
20121212
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20121017