BMW 745I, 745LI, 750I and others: Latch

Date

Oct. 17, 2012

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW 745I (2005); BMW 745LI (2005); BMW 750I (2006, 2007); BMW 750LI (2006, 2007); BMW 760I (2005, 2006); BMW 760LI (2005, 2006, 2007)

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

7485

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.

Remedy

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.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

Dec. 12, 2012

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

12V504000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.