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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V504000

2006 Bmw 760i | 2007 Bmw 750i | 2005 Bmw 745i | 2006 Bmw 750li | 2006 Bmw 760li | 2005 Bmw 760i | 2005 Bmw 760li | 2007 Bmw 750li | 2005 Bmw 745li | 2007 Bmw 760li | 2006 Bmw 750i — Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Published October 19, 2012 · Recall initiated: October 17, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V504000, published October 19, 2012 and initiated October 17, 2012. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2006 Bmw 760i | 2007 Bmw 750i | 2005 Bmw 745i | 2006 Bmw 750li | 2006 Bmw 760li | 2005 Bmw 760i | 2005 Bmw 760li | 2007 Bmw 750li | 2005 Bmw 745li | 2007 Bmw 760li | 2006 Bmw 750i — Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch.

What's the hazard

BMW is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 7-Series vehicles, equipped with both Comfort Access and Soft Close Automatic options, and manufactured August 23, 2004, through September 3, 2007. Due to a software problem, the doors may appear to be closed and latched, but, in fact, may inadvertently open.

What to do

BMW will notify owners and dealers will update software. The recall began on December 12, 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

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Recall details

Brand
BMW
Model
760I
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Lot
2006 BMW 760I | 2007 BMW 750I | 2005 BMW 745I | 2006 BMW 750LI | 2006 BMW 760LI | 2005 BMW 760I | 2005 BMW 760LI | 2007 BMW 750LI | 2005 BMW 745LI | 2007 BMW 760LI | 2006 BMW 750I
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2006 Bmw 760i | 2007 Bmw 750i | 2005 Bmw 745i | 2006 Bmw 750li | 2006 Bmw 760li | 2005 Bmw 760i | 2005 Bmw 760li | 2007 Bmw 750li | 2005 Bmw 745li | 2007 Bmw 760li | 2006 Bmw 750i — Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V504000 on October 19, 2012. Reported hazard: BMW is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 7-Series vehicles, equipped with both Comfort Access and Soft Close Automatic options, and manufactured August 23, 2004, through September 3, 2007. Due to a software problem, the doors may appear to be closed and latched, but, in fact, may inadvertently open.

What should I do if I have this product?

BMW will notify owners and dealers will update software. The recall began on December 12, 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: 760I.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)