BMW 550I (2016) – 15V718000

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