BMW X5 2015: SEATS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V650000

Make Model Year
BMW X5 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-12-16 2014-10-17 2014-10-17

Production Dates: 2014-09-12 - 2014-09-21

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: SEATS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC "BMW" is recalling certain model year 2015 X5 vehicles manufactured September 12, 2014,to September 21, 2014 and equipped with the optional rear comfort seat. The left rear seat belt attachment point in the affected vehicles may not have been sufficiently welded.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, the seat belt attachment could break and fail to restrain a seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left rear seat frame, free of charge. The recall began November 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or CustomerRelations"bmwusa.com.

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.