Bmw 540iat 2001
Model 540iat made in 2001 by Bmw got 1 recall as well as 6 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting and steering. There was one recall concerning air bags .
Model 2001
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | ||||||||||||||||
03V421000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 01/01/2001 to 08/31/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 23000 | 11/10/2003 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 10/24/2003 | 10/30/2003 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, a microprocessor in the air bag control module, which activates the front air bags, the side air bags, the front seat safety belt pretensioners, and the battery safety terminal, may have a malfunction that could lead to an unintended activation of one or more of these components. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Unexpected deployment of the air bag(s) could cause serious injury if an occupant is too close to the deploying air bag(s). in addition, the battery safety terminal may also be activated. if that happens, the starter cable would become disconnected from the battery, and the engine could not be restarted. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the air bag control module. owner notification began november10, 2003. owners should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Ready | 04/27/2011 | |
SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm | 04/27/2011 | |
STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm | 04/25/2011 |