The next time you call up European Auto Specialists and say, “Hey, fix my BMW,” you might want to ask about the latest BMW recall. It affects 45,000 older 7-Series cars in the U.S. Could your BMW be one that needs the repair?
Covering certain 745i, 745Li, 750i, 750Li, 760i, 760Li and B7 Alpina cars from the 2005 through 2008 model years that have the comfort access and soft door close options, a recall has been made over concerns that the doors could unexpectedly fly open while the vehicle is driven.
“BMW says the doors may appear to be closed and latched but can inadvertently open due to road conditions or occupant contact with the door. A sudden opening could cause someone to be ejected or increase the risk of injury in a crash, CNBC reported.
“The company says in documents posted by the government that the latches can malfunction over time. The documents didn’t say if the problem had caused any crashes or injuries.”
A Government Requested Recall
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the government’s road safety agency, asked BMW to make the recall following consumer complaints.
If you are bringing your BMW in for scheduled maintenance, you might want to ask if your car was affected by the recall. Don’t want to wait that long? Call BMW at (800) 525-7417 to see if yours is on the list.
