NHTSA Recall 03V032000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V032000; Date: Feb. 4, 2003
If the connection detaches, the protection provided by the safety belt is likely to be impaired, and serious injuries to the driver and/or front passenger could occur that might otherwise be mitigated.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 BMW X5; 2003 BMW Z4
Component: Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
Manufactured by: Bayerische Motoren Werke
Affected Units:: 2,635
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, the connection of the safety belt buckle to the steel rope of the tensioner does not meet BMW specifications. In severe frontal crashes, this connection can detach.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect both front safety belt tensioner and buckle assemblies, and if necessary, replace these parts. Owner notification began March 19, 2003. 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.
Recall Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 19, 2003
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