BMW X6 2017: CHILD SEAT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V823000

Make Model Year
BMW X6 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-04-23 2019-11-18 2019-11-18

Production Dates: 2014-03-04 - 2019-05-16

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: CHILD SEAT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 32760

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC. "BMW" is recalling certain 2015-2019 X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6M vehicles equipped with rear seat lower anchor bars used in securing child restraint seats. The lower anchor bars may become damaged over time when used with an ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system.

Consequence

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. Owner notification began January 17, 2020. 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.