NHTSA Recall 22V670000
NHTSA Campaign Id 22V670000; Date: Sep. 7, 2022
in a crash, the seat backrest may not fully lock, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2019 BMW X7; 2020 BMW X7; 2021 BMW X7; 2022 BMW X7
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 246
Recall Summary:
bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2019-2022 bmw x7 xdrive40i, x7 drive50i, x7 m50i vehicles with third-row seats. one or more of the compression springs that lock the backrest may not have been installed properly, and could dislodge or detach.
How to Fix:
dealers will inspect the third-row seat and, if necessary, remove and reinstall improperly installed compression springs, and reinstall any missing springs, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed october 31, 2022. 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.nhtsa.gov.
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