BMW 745I, 745LI, 750I, 750LI and 2 more (2005-2007): Latches/locks/linkages
Recall 12V504000 · Oct 17, 2012 · BMW of North America, LLC
7,485
vehicles affected
7,485
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V504000
- Date
- Oct 17, 2012
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 7,485
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Latches/locks/linkages > Doors > LATCH
- Model years
- 2005-2007
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
6 models, 11 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V504000?
6 models: BMW 745I (2005), BMW 745LI (2005), BMW 750I (2006-2007) and 3 more, about 7,485 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V504000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.