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NHTSA recall 94V219000

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

BMW 525I and 2 more

Reported Nov 8, 19942,180 vehicles affectedBAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKEBuilt Jan 1, 1994 – Aug 1, 1994

The defect

The double-lock feature can engage with occupants and the door/ignition key inside the vehicle.

The risk

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.

The 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.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

BMW 525I
19941995
BMW 525IA
19941995
BMW 525ITA
19941995

Notes

System: structure; door assembly; latches and locks.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle IS presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy IS not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.