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      08-14-2008, 09:24 PM   #8
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August 13, 2008
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Front Passenger Seat Air Bag Occupant Detection Sensor Mat Recall 08V-384



Today, BMW announced a voluntary recall regarding the front passenger air bag seat mat sensor involving approximately 200,000 Model Year 2004-06 vehicles. Affected are certain Model Year 2006 3-Series (with sport seat), Model Year 2004-06 5-Series (with standard and sport seats), and Model Year 2004-06 X3 vehicles.

BMW has found that the sensor mat may become damaged during vehicle usage, depending upon the manner and frequency of the front passenger’s entry and exit. BMW will begin sending customer letters in late September 2008, repair instructions will be provided at that time.

Affected owners may continue to drive their vehicles; however customers should contact their BMW center if the air bag warning lamp and the passenger air bag “on-off” lamp are illuminated simultaneously. In this situation, BMW recommends customers not to use the front passenger seat and have the vehicle serviced immediately. At the present time, we are unaware of any accidents or injuries as a result of this issue.

Until customer letters are sent out and repair instructions are available, please refer to SI B65 75 06. It is important not to order or replace seat occupancy mats unless directed to by the DIS test plan.
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