Component
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Manufacturer
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
What Happened
Your vehicle's automatic window pinch protection system might not be working correctly, which could leave you at risk of getting pinched by a closing window.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, you or a passenger could get hurt by a window that's closing and doesn't stop in time.
Free Fix
The dealership will check your vehicle and replace the control unit for the window lift if necessary. This service is free, and you'll be notified of the appointment date.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE WINDOW LIFTING ANTI-PINCHING DEVICE MIGHT NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
OCCUPANTS COULD BE PINCHED BY A WINDOW THAT IS BEING CLOSED.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FOR THE WINDOW LIFTING ANTI-PINCHING DEVICE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 27, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
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