Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V032000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 06/20/2002 to 09/04/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 2635 | 03/19/2003 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 02/04/2003 | 02/12/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, the connection of the safety belt buckle to the steel rope of the tensioner does not meet bmw specifications. in severe frontal crashes, this connection can detach. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the connection detaches, the protection provided by the safety belt is likely to be impaired, and serious injuries to the driver and/or front passenger could occur that might otherwise be mitigated. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect both front safety belt tensioner and buckle assemblies, and if necessary, replace these parts. owner notification began march 19, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/21/2003 | 1 | 09/19/2002 | |
| Rear seat belt buckle failed and caused the child safety seat to flip over.*ak *ts *nlm | |||