NHTSA Recall # | 137350 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V507000 |
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Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Supplier | BMW |
Brand | BMW |
Model | 440I |
Model Year | 2018 |
Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT |
Date of notification | 13/10/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 07/07/17 |
End date of manufacturing | 25/07/17 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 16/08/17 |
Report created | 17/08/17 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 67 |
Defect summary | Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2018 430i, 430i xdrive, 440i, 440i xdrive, and m4 convertible vehicles. The emergency locking retractors (elr) within the front seat belt assemblies may have been produced with incompatible vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism housings. |
Consequence summary | If the vehicle has an incompatible vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism, the seat belt may not restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
Corrective action | Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary replace, the front seat belt assemblies, free of charge. The recall began october 13, 2017. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |