Defect Description For Recall
BMW Of North America, Llc (BMW) Is Recalling Certain 2020-2021 740Li, 740 Li Xdrive, 750Li Xdrive, M760Li Xdrive, And ALPIna B7 Vehicles. The Top Child Seat Tether Anchor On The Rear Middle Seat May Not Be Readily Accessible. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 225, SeCTIon 6.1(B) “Child Restraint Anchorage Systems.”
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
740LI
Year
2020
Recall Campaign Number
20V379000
Component Description
Child Seat:Tether: Connector/Clip
Effect Of Defect
A Child Restraint System Placed On The Vehicle’S Rear Middle Seat Without Utilizing The Three-Point Safety Belt, Could Increase The Risk Of Injury In The Event Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
BMW Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Install A Top Tether Anchor Cover At The Rear Middle Seating Position. Until Vehicles Are Remedied, Owners Will Be Instructed To Utilize The Outboard Rear Seating Positions Which Are Equipped With An Accessible Top Tether Anchor, Or, The Middle Rear Seating Position And The Vehicle’S Three-Point Safety Belt. The Recall Began August 20, 2020. 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
16
Date Owners Notified
20200820
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20200630
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
225