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September 7, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V670000
Third-Row Seat Springs Improperly Installed
In a crash, the seat backrest may not fully lock, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V670
Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
Components SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected 246
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 BMW X7 xDrive40i, X7 Drive50i, X7 M50i vehicles with third-row seats. One or more of the compression springs that lock the backrest may not have been installed properly, and could dislodge or detach.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the third-row seat and, if necessary, remove and reinstall improperly installed compression springs, and reinstall any missing springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 31, 2022. 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.nhtsa.gov.