Vehicle recall 04V247000 · May 24, 2004
2003 BMW Z4
On certain passenger vehicles, incompatible electronic air bag system processors may have been installed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, incompatible electronic air bag system processors may have been installed.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, air bag deployment may not occur, increasing the risk of injuries to the driver and/or front passenger.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the air bag system processors. The recall began June 11, 2004. Owners should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
- Notes
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V247000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 24, 2004
- Filed by
- BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Owner notification
- June 11, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 51
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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