1995 BMW 525I RECALL - #94V219000
RECALL FOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES : DOORS : LATCH
THE DOUBLE-LOCK FEATURE CAN ENGAGE WITH OCCUPANTS AND THE DOOR/IGNITION KEY INSIDE THE VEHICLE.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1995 BMW 525I |
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| Manufacturer |
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1994 - 8/1/1994 |
| Recalled on |
11/22/1994 |
| Influenced by |
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Owners Notified on |
2/10/1995 |
| # Affected |
2,180 |
| Recalled for |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
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| Description |
THE DOUBLE-LOCK FEATURE CAN ENGAGE WITH OCCUPANTS AND THE DOOR/IGNITION KEY INSIDE THE VEHICLE. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; DOOR ASSEMBLY; LATCHES AND LOCKS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1995 BMW 525I Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1995 BMW 525I Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Jul 17, 1997 - 161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
CORROSION PROTECTION INSIDE FRONT AXLE TUBULAR CROSS MEMBER. *TW
May 27, 1997 - 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE FAULT CODE 40. *TW
May 27, 1997 - 161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
WIND NOISE DIAGNOSTICS. *TW
May 27, 1997 - 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CHILD AIRBAG LETTER, WARNING LABEL AND SAFETY REFERENCE CARD. *TW
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Comments
2/5/2016 - Ke
My spouse drives a 1995 BMW 525i and was recently injured, burned badly, by coolent shooting out of the car due to overheating. Does she have a legal claim against BMW?