NHTSA Recall 20V379000
NHTSA Campaign Id 20V379000; Date: Jun. 30, 2020
a child restraint system placed on the vehicle's rear middle seat without utilizing the three-point safety belt, could increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2020 BMW 740LI; 2021 BMW 740LI; 2020 BMW 750LI; 2021 BMW 750LI; 2020 BMW B7 Alpina; 2021 BMW B7 Alpina; 2020 BMW M760i; 2021 BMW M760i
Component: Child Seat:vehicle Tether Anchor
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 16
Recall Summary:
bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2020-2021 740li, 740 li xdrive, 750li xdrive, m760li xdrive, and alpina b7 vehicles. the top child seat tether anchor on the rear middle seat may not be readily accessible. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 225, section 6.1(b) "child restraint anchorage systems."
How to Fix:
bmw will notify owners, and dealers will install a top tether anchor cover at the rear middle seating position. until vehicles are remedied, owners will be instructed to utilize the outboard rear seating positions which are equipped with an accessible top tether anchor, or, the middle rear seating position and the vehicle's three-point safety belt. this recall is expected to begin august 24, 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), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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