BMW X4 2016: CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V333000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | X4 | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-07-13 | 2016-05-23 | 2016-05-23 |
Production Dates: 2014-03-03 - 2016-04-15
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 188668
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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.
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.
