BMW 3 Series: Rear Window May Detach
BMW is recalling 17 BMW 3 Series vehicles because the side and rear windows may become loose and potentially detach due to inadequate adhesive. Drivers will receive visual and audible warnings before a window detaches. BMW will replace the affected windows with conventional glass.
- Recalling firm
- BMW
- Product
- Vehicles: BMW 3 SERIES. Units affected: 17
- Reason
- It is possible side and rear windows made out of Makrolon (Synthetic Polycarbon Laminate) may become loose due to insufficient adhesion fixing them in place. This will result in a visual and audible warning of the issue to vehicle occupants. If these warnings are ignored it is possible a window could detach from the vehicle. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace the Makrolon windows with conventional glass windows.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2012-12-11
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/4d9492a2-f437-492f-b9f8-5cfde1aa297b