Recalls
BMW Z4: 04V247000
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Our Quick Take:
On 51 vehicles, some air bag components may not be compatible, which may cause the air bags to not deploy if they are needed in a crash.
What Should You Do?
This should be considered a high priority recall. The air bags may not deploy. Please contact your BMW dealer. They will check to see if your specific vehicle is affected and advise you on what to do next. Always have your vehicle identification number (VIN) handy when you call.
Summary:
On 51 vehicles, some electronic air bag system processors may not be compatible, which may cause the air bags to not deploy if they are needed in a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag system processors if needed. The recall began June 11, 2004.
Model Year(s): 2003
Mfr's Report Date:
June 11, 2004
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 04V247000
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 51
Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, INCOMPATIBLE ELECTRONIC AIR BAG SYSTEM PROCESSORS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT MAY NOT OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES TO THE DRIVER AND/OR FRONT PASSENGER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE AIR BAG SYSTEM PROCESSORS. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 11, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Notes: CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration