NHTSA Recall 10V254000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V254000; Date: Jun. 10, 2010
The insulation around the pre-tensioner could ignite.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 BMW 1 Series; 2009 BMW 1 Series; 2010 BMW 1 Series; 2011 BMW 1 Series
Component: Seat Belts:front:retractor
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 31,935
Recall Summary:
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 1-series vehicles. In a crash of sufficient severity, deployment of the front pre-tensioner and load-limiter occurs.
How to Fix:
Vehicles produced up through December 2009 will receive new front safety belt retractor units and a modification to the sound insulation near the units, while vehicles produced between January 2010 and may 2010 will receive a modification to the sound insulation near the units. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on August 23, 2010. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 23, 2010
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