BMW 528I 2016: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V718000

Make Model Year
BMW 528I 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-12-28 2015-10-30 2015-10-30

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7162

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 225

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC "BMW" is recalling certain model year 2016 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535d xDrive, M5, 550i, 550i xDrive, and 535d sedans. The affected vehicles have an inboard lower anchor for child restraints on the left rear seat that may have been bent downwards, preventing the child seat from fully engaging both lower anchors. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Consequence

If the child seat is not properly attached to the lower anchors, it can increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair the inboard lower anchor on the left rear seat, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.