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February 13, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V096000
NHTSA Campaign Number:19V096
Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
Components SEATS, SEAT BELTS
Potential Number of Units Affected 68
The improperly tightened bolts can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X5 xDrive40i and xDrive50i vehicles. The attachment bolts for the driver’s seat and/or seat belt may not have been properly tightened.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the attachment bolts for the driver’s seat and seat belt, and torque them to the correct specifications, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2019. 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 towww.safercar.gov.
SITUATION
BMW of North America, LLC is conducting a Voluntary Safety Recall (effective February 13, 2019) on certain
Model Year 2019 BMW X5 SAV vehicles that have been produced from October 20, 2018 through December 15, 2018. The issue involves the attachment bolts for the driver’s seat, and also for the driver’s safety belt, which may not have been tightened to specifications.
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AFFECTED VEHICLES
Approximately 68 vehicles are affected by this recall.
Affected vehicles show the campaign as “Open” when checked either in Warranty Vehicle Inquiry, AIR or ISPA Next and identified with the description: 0072030200 B720119 Recall: Front Left Safety Belt.
CAUSE
The attachment bolts for the driver’s seat, and also for the driver’s safety belt, may not have been tightened to the specified torque.