7 SERIES: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

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NHTSA Campaign Number:	04V575000
Vehicle/Equipment Make:	BMW
Vehicle/Equipment Model:	7 SERIES
Model Year:	2003
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Manufacturer Component Description:	SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Manufacturers Involved in Recall:	BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Manufacturered:	20030226 - 20040609
Type of Report:	V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected:	17905
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:
Recall Initiated By:
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Report Received Date:	20041206
Record Creation Date:	20041209
Regulation Part Number:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Defect 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 Summary:	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.
Corrective Summary:	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.

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