Safety Recall 21V-298 Front Seat Safety Belt Buckle – 2021 BMW 3-Series / M3

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i

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April 28, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V298000

Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly Malfunction

An improperly installed seat belt assembly may not restrain an occupant as expected, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V298

Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC

Components  SEAT BELTS

Potential Number of Units Affected 12

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M3, and 330e xDrive vehicles. The bolt securing the seat belt assembly to the frame was not tightened to specification.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt buckle assembly connection and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 25, 2021. 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.

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