Statement on voluntary recall involving front passenger seat sensor mat on U.S.A. model BMWs
Today, BMW announced a voluntary recall regarding the front passenger air bag seat sensor mat involving approximately 200,000 Model Year 2004-06 vehicles. Affected are certain Model Year 2006 3-Series, Model Year 2004-06 5-Series, and Model Year 2004-06 X3 vehicles, depending upon seat type. BMW has found that the sensor mat may become damaged during vehicle usage depending upon the manner and frequency of the front passenger’s entry and exit.
BMW will begin sending customer letters in late September 2008. Affected owners may continue to drive their vehicles; however, customers should contact their BMW Center if the air bag warning lamp, and the passenger air bag “on-off� lamp are illuminated simultaneously. In this situation, BMW recommends customers not to use the front passenger seat and have the vehicle serviced immediately. At the present time, we are unaware of any accidents or injuries as a result of this issue.
Contact: Thomas Plucinsky
Product and Technology Communications Manager
201-307-3783 / thomas.plucinsky@bmwna.com
Thomas Salkowsky
Manager, BMW Corporate Communications
201-307-4114 / thomas.salkowsky@bmwna.com
Billy O'Quinn
My wifes 2004 BMW 545i has this issue. It has been very disappointing and frustrating at times for my family and I. We have had the fault reset at least 20 times. It is so good to see that BMW has a plan to take care of this problem. Thank you! Can I take my wifes car in now for your corrective action? Please advise.
Thank you,
Billy O’Quinn
111 Nettie Katherine Dr.
Moore, SC 29369
864-587-2199