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08-27-2009, 06:03 PM
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Search here >> http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/recallsearch.cfm
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Make: BMW Model: 5 SERIES
Model Year: 2004
Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Mfr's Report Date: NOV 24, 2004
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 04V575000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Potential Number of Units Affected: 17905
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Remedy:
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.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION?S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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Make: BMW Model: 5 SERIES
Model Year: 2004
Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Mfr's Report Date: NOV 24, 2004
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 04V575000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Potential Number of Units Affected: 17905
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Remedy:
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.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION?S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Check to Request Research. Submit below.
08-27-2009, 08:35 PM
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if it is BMW design fault then they should fix it what every year it is at.
if the other owner has not change it then it still the old part which is dangers and should be change right away
if the other owner has not change it then it still the old part which is dangers and should be change right away
08-27-2009, 08:59 PM
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If the part has a recall on it, BMW should replace it FREE OF CHARGE regardless of who the owner is! 
08-27-2009, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='991045' date='Aug 27 2009, 11:59 PM
If the part has a recall on it, BMW should replace it FREE OF CHARGE regardless of who the owner is!
08-28-2009, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='991045' date='Aug 28 2009, 12:59 AM
If the part has a recall on it, BMW should replace it FREE OF CHARGE regardless of who the owner is!
08-28-2009, 12:10 PM
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I spoke to another rep at bmw na and this rep found info that said this is a recall and the work had been done already. He said to take it to a dealer and have them diagnois the problem. If it is the heater then they will replace it at no cost 
I would have to say this is the problem because I took the seat cover off when they told me the first time that I had no chance of them replacing it, and to no surprise the insulation was melted under the hot spot.
I would have to say this is the problem because I took the seat cover off when they told me the first time that I had no chance of them replacing it, and to no surprise the insulation was melted under the hot spot.
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