2004 BMW Z4

On certain vehicles, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat can fatigue during field usage depending on the seat configuration, vehicle geometry, manner and frequency of front passenger entry/exit.  Over time micro cracks could develop in the side flanks of the mat, which could lead to a break of the conductive path and the system will recognize a failure and with exception of head protection system the front passenger air bag will be deactivated.  The airbag On/Off lamp will be illuminated to make the occupants aware of the deactivation.   Correction: The occupant detection mat will be granted a warranty extension of 10 years.

Certain vehicles contain a defect involving the electric fuel pump.  Under certain environmental conditions, for example, driving during high outside temperatures in combination with high altitudes (over 5,000ft.), vapor lock in the fuel pump could occur.  This could cause the engine to stall.  If this were to happen, the engine could be unable to be restarted for approximately 15 to 20 minutes.  Correction:  Dealer will install a resistor in the electrical line leading to the fuel pump.  This will reduce the power output of the fuel pump and preclude an occurrence of vapor lock.