Vehicle recall 77V066000 · May 6, 1977
BMW 30, 530 and 2 more models
The involved vehicles do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 118, "power-operated window systems".
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The involved vehicles do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 118, "power-operated window systems". The power-operated window system was equipped in error with a relay which makes it possible to operate the windows when the ignition key is switched off, or removed.
- Remedy
- Dealer will modify the electrical system by removing the relay from the power window system to preclude operation of the windows when the ignition key is not turned on or is removed entirely.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: equipment; electric power windows.consequences of defect: children left in the vehicle, without adultsupervision, could be injured while operating power windows.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 77V066000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 6, 1977
- Filed by
- BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Owner notification
- May 9, 1977
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 10,613
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Vehicles covered
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