Recall
BMW 525ita — 94V219000
NHTSA ID
94V219000
Make
BMW
Model
525ita
Years Affected
1995
Recall Date
1994-11-08
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Units Affected
2,180
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.