NHTSA Recall 17V328000
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Component: Latches/Locks/Linkages. Reported 2017-05-18. An estimated 45,484 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2005-2008 745i, 745Li, 750i, 750Li, 760i, 760Li, and B7 Alpina vehicles equipped with both the Comfort Access and Soft Close Automatic options. In these vehicles, the doors may appear to be closed and latched, but, in fact, may inadvertently open.
Risk
The door may unexpectedly open due to road or driving conditions or occupant contact with the door. The sudden opening may result in occupant ejection or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the door latch system, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2005 BMW 745i
- 2006 BMW 745i
- 2007 BMW 745i
- 2008 BMW 745i
- 2005 BMW 745li
- 2006 BMW 745li
- 2007 BMW 745li
- 2008 BMW 745li
- 2005 BMW 750i
- 2006 BMW 750i
- 2007 BMW 750i
- 2008 BMW 750i
- 2005 BMW 750li
- 2006 BMW 750li
- 2007 BMW 750li
- 2008 BMW 750li
- 2005 BMW 760i
- 2006 BMW 760i
- 2005 BMW 760li
- 2006 BMW 760li
- 2007 BMW 760li
- 2008 BMW 760li
- 2005 BMW B7 Alpina
- 2006 BMW B7 Alpina
- 2007 BMW B7 Alpina
- 2008 BMW B7 Alpina