NHTSA recall 04V575000
Seats › Front assembly › Seat heater/cooler
BMW 5 Series and 1 more
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The remedy
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.