Recall 04V379000: Seat Occupant Detection System

Make / Models : Model/Build Years:

BMW / 7 Series 2004

MANUFACTURER: Bayerische Motoren Werke

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V379000 Recall Date : JUL 26, 2004

COMPONENT: Seats

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3940

SUMMARY:
On certain passenger vehicles, the software programming of the driver's seat occupant detection system (ODS) may not be able to reliably determine if the driver's seat is occupied.

CONSEQUENCE:
In certain crash conditions, the driver's front air bag, head protection system, safety belt pretensioner, and knee air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury to a seat occupant.

REMEDY:
Dealers will reprogram the software for the driver's seat occupant detection system. The recall began October 13, 2004. Owners should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

NOTES:
Customers can contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).