Defect Description For Recall
BMW Of North America, Llc (BMW) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2016-2017 X1 Sdrive28I, X1 Xdrive28I, Mini Hardtop 4 Door Cooper, Mini Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S, Mini Cooper Clubman, And Cooper S Clubman, 2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost, And 2016 528I Vehicles. The Vehicle-Sensitive Locking Mechanism Of The Seat Belt Emergency Locking Retractor (Elr) For The Driver’S Seat May Not Lock As Designed. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 209, “Seat Belt Assemblies.”
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
528I
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
16V747000
Component Description
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash Where Heavy Braking Is Applied, The Emergency Locking Retractor (Elr) May Activate When The Occupant Is More Forward In The Seat, Possibly Increasing The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
BMW Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Driver’S Seat Belt Assembly, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began July 3, 2019. Owners May Contact BMW Customer Service At 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20160602
End Of Manufacture
20160602
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
15455
Date Owners Notified
20190703
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20161017
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
209