Recall 08V384000: 2004–2006 BMW X3 and 2 other models

Report received

Aug 5, 2008

Manufacturer

Bmw of north america, llc

Potentially affected

200,000vehicles

Model years

2004–2006

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Bmw is recalling 200,000 my 2006 3 series sport seat, my 2004-2006 5 series standard and sport seat, and my 2004-2006 x3 passenger vehicles. Depending on the manner and frequency of the front passenger's entry and exit, small cracks have developed in the mat. If this occurs, the front passenger air bags, with the exception of the head protection system, will be deactivated and the air bag warning lamp as well as the passenger air bag "on-off" lamp will be illuminated.

Possible consequence

In this situation the front passenger air bags will not deploy even if a sufficiently severe accident would occur and occupant protection provided by the system would not be possible.

Remedy

Dealers will rework the front passenger seat sensor mat so that external force application to the seat does not cause a crack to the mat. The recall began on november 6, 2008. Bmw will also extend the warranty on these vehicles to 10 years from first registration without any mileage limit. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2006 BMW 3 Series202 complaints
• 2004 BMW 5 Series64 complaints
• 2005 BMW 5 Series21 complaints
• 2006 BMW 5 Series85 complaints
• 2004 BMW X3138 complaints
• 2005 BMW X3103 complaints
• 2006 BMW X3143 complaints