NHTSA Recall # | 6298 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 00V261000 |
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Manufacturer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
Supplier | BMW |
Brand | BMW |
Model | X5 |
Model Year | 2001 |
Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
Date of notification | 27/09/00 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 28/06/00 |
End date of manufacturing | 31/07/00 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 11/09/00 |
Report created | 14/09/00 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 490 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | In the event of a crash, the safety belt system might not be able to provide its maximum restraint function. |
Corrective action | Dealers will inspect the bolts and correct the torque if necessary. |
Recall notes | 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). |