The notification did not mention exactly how many cars will be recalled, so it is most likely that all 2009 Z4 30I and 35I produced between March 10 and 19, 2009 are subject to the notice.
The official notice published on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website stated the following:
“BMW is recalling certain model year 2009 Z4 30I and 35I vehicles manufactured between march 10 and March 19, 2009. A defective crimp connector in a belt tensioner wiring plug may lead to increased electrical resistance of that connection.”
Nevertheless, the direct consequence of this electrical system wiring problem is not raising the risk of a crash, but hurting the seatbelt bearer in case of a crash.
“Increased electrical resistance in that circuit could cause the safety belt tensioner to fail to deploy in a crash, possibly resulting in increased injury to the seat occupant,” the report states.
However, according to the notification posted on the official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website, the manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a remedy or notification schedule, but owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117 if their Z4 fits the above description.
“Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Website vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safecar.gov.”
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