2002-2003 BMW X5 and BMW Z4 recall: buckle assembly
Bayerische Motoren Werke reported this safety recall on February 4, 2003. It covers about 2,635 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,635
- reported
- Feb 4, 2003
- owners notified
- Mar 19, 2003
- related complaints
- 8
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the connection of the safety belt buckle to the steel rope of the tensioner does not meet bmw specifications. In severe frontal crashes, this connection can detach.
- Risk
- If the connection detaches, the protection provided by the safety belt is likely to be impaired, and serious injuries to the driver and/or front passenger could occur that might otherwise be mitigated.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect both front safety belt tensioner and buckle assemblies, and if necessary, replace these parts. Owner notification began march 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1‑800‑831‑1117.
Recall number 03V032000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 8 complaints about seat belts problems.
Questions about recall 03V032000
Is there a recall on the 2002-2003 BMW X5 and BMW Z4 buckle assembly?
Yes. Recall 03V032000, reported on February 4, 2003, covers about 2,635 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V032000?
Dealers will inspect both front safety belt tensioner and buckle assemblies, and if necessary, replace these parts. Owner notification began march 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1‑800‑831‑1117.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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