NHTSA recall 04V-575 (04V575000)
seats recall reported December 6, 2004 - about 17,905 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 04V575000
- Also written as
- 04V-575
- Reported
- December 6, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- ~17,905
- Component
- seats
What is being recalled
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT SEAT HEATING SYSTEMS, UPON ENTERING AND EXITING THE VEHICLE, EXCESSIVE CONTACT WITH THE SIDE BOLSTER THAT IS CONTAINED IN THE SEAT'S BACKREST MAY DAMAGE THE HEATING MAT LOCATED IN THIS AREA. IF SUCH DAMAGE WERE TO OCCUR, WITH THE SYSTEM TURNED ON, THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT MAY FEEL EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM THIS AREA.
Why it is dangerous
IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE HEATING MAT IN THE BACKREST'S SIDE BOLSTER COULD OVERHEAT AND DAMAGE, OR MELT A SMALL HOLE IN, THIS AREA OF THE SEAT COVER. IF THIS HAPPENED, IT COULD LEAD TO AN OCCUPANT BEING BURNED.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE SEAT HEATING CIRCUIT. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2004. OWNERS 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 04V-575 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.