| Make : BMW | Model : 325CI | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20020812 - 20021118 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V160000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20030527 | Date Received by ODI: 20030429 | Date Added to Database: 20030430 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 13100 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE WINDOW LIFTING ANTI-PINCHING DEVICE MIGHT NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. |
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Consequence:
OCCUPANTS COULD BE PINCHED BY A WINDOW THAT IS BEING CLOSED. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FOR THE WINDOW LIFTING ANTI-PINCHING DEVICE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 27, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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