| NHTSA Recall # | 68507 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 10V254000 |
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| Manufacturer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Supplier | BMW |
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 1 SERIES |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR |
| Date of notification | 23/08/10 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 01/12/07 |
| End date of manufacturing | 27/05/10 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 10/06/10 |
| Report created | 10/06/10 |
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| Estimated number of affected units | 31935 |
| Defect summary | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 1-series vehicles. In a crash of sufficient severity, deployment of the front pre-tensioner and load-limiter occurs. |
| Consequence summary | The insulation around the pre-tensioner could ignite. |
| Corrective action | Vehicles produced up through december 2009 will receive new front safety belt retractor units and a modification to the sound insulation near the units, while vehicles produced between january 2010 and may 2010 will receive a modification to the sound insulation near the units. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on august 23, 2010. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov . |