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November 18, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V823000
Lower Child Seat Anchor Bars May become Damaged
Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child’s risk of injury in the event of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V823
Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
Components CHILD SEAT
Potential Number of Units Affected 32,760
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2015-2019 X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6M vehicles equipped with rear seat lower anchor bars used in securing child restraint seats. The lower anchor bars may become damaged over time when used with an ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. Owner notification began January 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.