Recall 17V328000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Report Date
20170518
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Affected Vehicles
26 models

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2005-2008 745i, 745Li, 750i, 750Li, 760i, 760Li, and B7 Alpina vehicles equipped with both the Comfort Access and Soft Close Automatic options. In these vehicles, the doors may appear to be closed and latched, but, in fact, may inadvertently open.

Safety Consequence

The door may unexpectedly open due to road or driving conditions or occupant contact with the door. The sudden opening may result in occupant ejection or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the door latch system, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2005 BMW 745I
2005 BMW 745LI
2005 BMW 750I
2005 BMW 750LI
2005 BMW 760I
2005 BMW 760LI
2005 BMW B7 ALPINA
2006 BMW 745I
2006 BMW 745LI
2006 BMW 750I
2006 BMW 750LI
2006 BMW 760I
2006 BMW 760LI
2006 BMW B7 ALPINA
2007 BMW 745I
2007 BMW 745LI
2007 BMW 750I
2007 BMW 750LI
2007 BMW 760LI
2007 BMW B7 ALPINA
2008 BMW 745I
2008 BMW 745LI
2008 BMW 750I
2008 BMW 750LI
2008 BMW 760LI
2008 BMW B7 ALPINA

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.