1994-1995 BMW 525I, BMW 525IA and others recall: latch
Bayerische Motoren Werke reported this safety recall on November 8, 1994. It covers about 2,180 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,180
- reported
- Nov 8, 1994
- owners notified
- Feb 10, 1995
- related complaints
- 6
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- What is wrong
- The double-lock feature can engage with occupants and the door/ignition key inside the vehicle.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 94V219000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about locks problems.
1994 BMW 525I1995 BMW 525I1994 BMW 525IA1995 BMW 525IA1994 BMW 525ITA1995 BMW 525ITA
Questions about recall 94V219000
Is there a recall on the 1994-1995 BMW 525I, BMW 525IA and others latch?
Yes. Recall 94V219000, reported on November 8, 1994, covers about 2,180 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 94V219000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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