NHTSA Recall 04V379000: Seats
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,940 vehicles. It affects 2004 BMW 7 Series.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V379000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | August 9, 2004 |
| Owner notification | October 13, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles, the software programming of the driver's seat occupant detection system (ods) may not be able to reliably determine if the driver's seat is occupied.
Safety risk
In certain crash conditions, the driver's front air bag, head protection system, safety belt pretensioner, and knee air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury to a seat occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the software for the driver's seat occupant detection system. The recall began october 13, 2004. Owners should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Notes
Customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V379000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 7 Series | 2004 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.