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Published 18 Oct 2006 Ref JP-2203370

BMW: Seat

Translated from Japanese · machine translation

Country
Japan
Published
18 Oct 2006
Units affected
11225
Reference
JP-2203370

Affected vehicles

BMW 525i 2003–2004 BMW 525i Touring 2003–2004 BMW 530i 2003–2004 BMW 545i 2003–2004 BMW 735i 2003–2004 BMW 745i 2003–2004 BMW 745Li 2003–2004

Hazard

Improper routing of electrical wiring to the seat heater element in the front seat cushion may result in damage to the element due to repeated pressure loads during entry and exit, potentially causing localized scorching of the seat cushion.
Show original (日本語)
前席座面にあるシートヒーターのエレメント部への電気配線の取りまわしに不適切なものがあるため、乗降時に度重なる圧力負荷がエレメント部にかかった場合、当該エレメント部の一部が損傷し、最悪の場合、座面の一部が焦げるおそれがある。

Remedy

All vehicles will be inspected to determine the condition of the affected component, and defective units will have replacement wiring added.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、当該部品の良否を判定し、不具合品の場合は対策品の配線を追加する。

Official source

View the official recall notice