Defect Description For Recall
BMW Of North America, Llc (BMW) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2016 528I, 528I Xdrive, 535I, 535I Xdrive, 535D Xdrive, M5, 550I, 550I Xdrive, And 535D Sedans. The Affected Vehicles Have An Inboard Lower Anchor For Child Restraints On The Left Rear Seat That May Have Been Bent Downwards, Preventing The Child Seat From Fully Engaging Both Lower Anchors. As Such, These Vehicles May Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 225, “Child Restraint Anchorage Systems.”
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
550I
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
15V718000
Component Description
Child Seat
Effect Of Defect
If The Child Seat Is Not Properly Attached To The Lower Anchors, It Can Increase The Child’S Risk Of Injury In The Event Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
BMW Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect And, If Necessary, Repair The Inboard Lower Anchor On The Left Rear Seat, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On December 28, 2015. Owners May Contact BMW Customer Service At 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
7162
Date Owners Notified
20151228
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20151030
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
225