NHTSA recall 03V-160 (03V160000)

visibility recall reported April 29, 2003 - about 13,100 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 03V160000
Also written as: 03V-160
Reported: April 29, 2003
Vehicles affected: ~13,100
Component: visibility

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE WINDOW LIFTING ANTI-PINCHING DEVICE MIGHT NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.

Why it is dangerous

OCCUPANTS COULD BE PINCHED BY A WINDOW THAT IS BEING CLOSED.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 03V-160 when calling a dealer.

Affected 4 models

BMW 325CI - 2003

BMW 325I - 2003

BMW 330I - 2003

BMW M3 - 2003

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.