NHTSA Recall # | 153498 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V823000 |
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Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Supplier | BMW |
Brand | BMW |
Model | X6 |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | CHILD SEAT |
Date of notification | 23/04/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 04/03/14 |
End date of manufacturing | 16/05/19 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 18/11/19 |
Report created | 18/11/19 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 32760 |
Defect 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 summary | Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |