Defect Description For Recall
BMW Of North America, Llc (BMW) Is Recalling Certain 2016-2019 X1 Sdrive28I And X1 Xdrive28I Vehicles. In The Event Of A Crash Where The Occupants Head Contacts The B-Pillar, The Pillar May Not Absorb An Adequate Amount Of The Impact. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 201, “Occupant ProteCTIon In Interior Impact.”
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
X1
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
19V349000
Component Description
Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, The Insufficient Impact Absorption Can Increase The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
BMW Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Vertical Trim Pieces On The Upper Portion Of The Interior B-Pillars, Free Of Charge. Interim Letters Notifying Owners Of The Safety Risk Were Mailed July 1, 2019. Second Notices Will Be Sent As Parts Become Available, Starting On September 27, 2019. Owners May Contact BMW Customer Service At 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20150310
End Of Manufacture
20190502
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
106182
Date Owners Notified
20190927
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20190509
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
201