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2008-2011 BMW 1 Series recall: retractor

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on June 10, 2010. It covers about 31,935 vehicles.

vehicles affected
31,935
reported
Jun 10, 2010
owners notified
Aug 23, 2010
related complaints
2

Seat belts: front: retractor

What is wrong
Bmw is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 1-series vehicles. In a crash of sufficient severity, deployment of the front pre-tensioner and load-limiter occurs.
Risk
The insulation around the pre-tensioner could ignite.
Remedy
Vehicles produced up through december 2009 will receive new front safety belt retractor units and a modification to the sound insulation near the units, while vehicles produced between january 2010 and may 2010 will receive a modification to the sound insulation near the units. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on august 23, 2010. Owners may contact bmw at 1‑800‑525‑7417.

Recall number 10V254000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about seat belts problems.

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Questions about recall 10V254000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2011 BMW 1 Series retractor?

Yes. Recall 10V254000, reported on June 10, 2010, covers about 31,935 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V254000?

Vehicles produced up through december 2009 will receive new front safety belt retractor units and a modification to the sound insulation near the units, while vehicles produced between january 2010 and may 2010 will receive a modification to the sound insulation near the units. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on august 23, 2010. Owners may contact bmw at 1‑800‑525‑7417.

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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