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NHTSA Campaign 94V219000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Issued by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE · Reported Nov 8, 1994 · 2,180 vehicles affected

What's wrong

THE DOUBLE-LOCK FEATURE CAN ENGAGE WITH OCCUPANTS AND THE DOOR/IGNITION KEY INSIDE THE VEHICLE.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
BMW 525I 1994 2,180
BMW 525I 1995 2,180
BMW 525IA 1994 2,180
BMW 525IA 1995 2,180
BMW 525ITA 1994 2,180
BMW 525ITA 1995 2,180

Source: NHTSA Campaign 94V219000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.