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Search Results   Report Date : February 9, 2010 at 11:57 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 94V219000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      BMW / 525I     1994-1995      BMW / 525IA     1994-1995      BMW / 525ITA     1994-1995 Manufacturer: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE Mfr's Report Date: NOV 04, 1994 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 94V219000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Potential Number of Units Affected: 2180 Summary: THE DOUBLE-LOCK FEATURE CAN ENGAGE WITH OCCUPANTS AND THE DOOR/IGNITION KEY INSIDE THE VEHICLE. Consequence: THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE WOULD BE UNABLE TO EXIT EITHER FROM THE DOORS OR FROM THE WINDOWS OF THE VEHICLE. DRIVE-AWAY PROTECTION WOULD PREVENT THE ENGINE FROM STARTING. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GENERAL CONTROL MODULE WITH ONE CONTAINING THE REVISED SOFTWARE TO PERMIT WINDOW OPENING WITH THE DOUBLE-LOCK ENGAGED AND KEY IN THE IGNITION. Notes: SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; DOOR ASSEMBLY; LATCHES AND LOCKS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. Check to Request Research. Submit below.