STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY:LATCHES AND LOCKS
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 94V219000 |
| Report Received Date | 11/8/1994 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,180 |
| Completion Rate | 0% |
| Recall Category | Vehicle |
| Rework Status | Original |
| Software Recall | Yes |
| OTA Update | No |
Description
THE DOUBLE-LOCK FEATURE CAN ENGAGE WITH OCCUPANTS AND THE DOOR/IGNITION KEY INSIDE THE VEHICLE.
Issue
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.
Consequence Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.
