2011-2017 BMW X3 and BMW X4 recall: latch strap
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on May 23, 2016. It covers about 188,668 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 188,668
- reported
- May 23, 2016
- owners notified
- Jul 13, 2016
Child seat: latch strap
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017, X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i, vehicles manufactured July 2, 2010 to April 14, 2016, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014 to March 31, 2016, and 2015-2017 x4 xDrive28i, X4 xDrive35i and X4 xDriveM40i vehicles manufactured March3, 2014 to April 15, 2016. The affected vehicles have lower anchor bars for securing child restraint seats that may become damaged when using the European-ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system.
- Risk
- Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 16V333000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 16V333000
Is there a recall on the 2011-2017 BMW X3 and BMW X4 latch strap?
Yes. Recall 16V333000, reported on May 23, 2016, covers about 188,668 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V333000?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service 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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