NHTSA Recall 15V718000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V718000; Date: Oct. 30, 2015
If the child seat is not properly attached to the lower anchors, it can increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 BMW 528I; 2016 BMW 535D; 2016 BMW 535I; 2016 BMW 550I; 2016 BMW M5
Component: Seats:mid/rear Assembly
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 7,162
Recall Summary:
BMW of north America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 528i, 528i xdrive, 535i, 535i xdrive, 535d xdrive, m5, 550i, 550i xdrive, and 535d sedans. The affected vehicles have an inboard lower anchor for child restraints on the left rear seat that may have been bent downwards, preventing the child seat from fully engaging both lower anchors. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 225, "child restraint anchorage systems. "
How to Fix:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair the inboard lower anchor on the left rear seat, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2015. 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), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 28, 2015
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