1994 BMW 540I RECALL - #94V017000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
THE REMOTE ACTIVATION DEVICE CAN CLOSE WINDOWS AND SUNROOF FROM A DISTANCE GREATER THAN THE MAXIMUM (6 METERS) PERMITTED BY FMVSS NO.118, "POWER OPERATED WINDOW SYSTEMS."
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1994 BMW 540I |
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| Manufacturer |
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1993 - 10/1/1993 |
| Recalled on |
1/31/1994 |
| Influenced by |
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Owners Notified on |
7/20/1994 |
| # Affected |
1,400 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS |
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| Description |
THE REMOTE ACTIVATION DEVICE CAN CLOSE WINDOWS AND SUNROOF FROM A DISTANCE GREATER THAN THE MAXIMUM (6 METERS) PERMITTED BY FMVSS NO.118, "POWER OPERATED WINDOW SYSTEMS." |
| Consequences |
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS COULD ALLOW WINDOWS OR SUNROOFS TO BE CLOSED ON AN ARM OR NECK OF AN INDIVIDUAL WHEN THE REMOTE DEVICE OPERATOR IS NOT WITHIN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY. |
| Corrective action |
REPLACE THE INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR WHICH HAS THE ACTIVATION RECEIVER WITH ONE WHOSE RECEIVER WILL CONTROL THE DOOR LOCKING AND THEFT ALARM, BUT WILL NOT PERMIT REMOTE OPERATION OF THE WINDOWS AND SUNROOF. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRIC POWER ACCESSORIES; WINDOWS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE ACTIVATION DEVICES FOR DOOR LOCKING AND THEFT ALARM ARMING.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT BMW SERVICE CENTER AT 1-201-573-2100.ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1994 BMW 540I Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
1994 BMW 540I Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1994 BMW 540I Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM
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