Defect Description For Recall
BMW Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2008-2011 1-Series Vehicles. In A Crash Of Sufficient Severity, Deployment Of The Front Pre-Tensioner And Load-Limiter Occurs.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
1 SERIES
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
10V254000
Component Description
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
Effect Of Defect
The Insulation Around The Pre-Tensioner Could Ignite.
Fix Defect
Vehicles Produced Up Through December 2009 Will Receive New Front Safety Belt Retractor Units And A Modification To The Sound Insulation Near The Units, While Vehicles Produced Between January 2010 And May 2010 Will Receive A Modification To The Sound Insulation Near The Units. This Service Will Be Performed Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On August 23, 2010. Owners May Contact BMW At 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20071201
End Of Manufacture
20100527
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
31935
Date Owners Notified
20100823
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20100610