Recall 94V017000: 1994 BMW 540I and 3 other models

Report received

Jan 27, 1994

Manufacturer

Bayerische motoren werke

Potentially affected

1,400vehicles

Model years

1994

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

The remote activation device can close windows and sunroof from a distance greater than the maximum (6 meters) permitted by fmvss no.118, "power operated window systems."

Possible consequence

Consequence of non-compliance: this could allow windows or sunroofs to be closed on an arm or neck of an individual when the remote device operator is not within the immediate vicinity.

Remedy

Replace the inside rear view mirror which has the activation receiver with one whose receiver will control the door locking and theft alarm, but will not permit remote operation of the windows and sunroof.

Affected model years

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

• 1994 BMW 540I8 complaints
• 1994 BMW 840CI1 complaints
• 1994 BMW 850CI0 complaints
• 1994 BMW 850CSI0 complaints