BMW Z4 2003: AIR BAGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V247000

Make Model Year
BMW Z4 2003
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2004-06-11 2004-05-24 2004-05-28

Production Dates: 2002-09-09 - 2003-09-30

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: AIR BAGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 51

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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

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