BMW X5 2001: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V261000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | X5 | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-09-27 | 2000-09-11 | 2000-09-14 |
Production Dates: 2000-06-28 - 2000-07-31
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 490
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE SAFETY BELT LOWER OUTBOARD ANCHORAGE BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER'S SEATS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SECURED PROPERLY.
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SAFETY BELT SYSTEM MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE ITS MAXIMUM RESTRAINT FUNCTION.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BOLTS AND CORRECT THE TORQUE IF NECESSARY.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27,2000.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. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
