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NHTSARecalled 2016-10-17

BMW of North America, LLC — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Is my product affected?

2016 BMW X1; 2016 MINI COOPER S; 2016 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE; 2016 BMW 528I; 2017 MINI COOPER; 2017 ROLLS-ROYCE GHOST; 2017 MINI COOPER S; 2017 BMW X1

  • Brand BMW
  • Brand MINI
  • Brand ROLLS-ROYCE

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

BMW of North America is recalling certain 2016-2017 model year X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, MINI Hardtop 4 Door Cooper and Cooper S, MINI Cooper Clubman and Cooper S Clubman, 2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost, and 2016 528i vehicles. The driver's seat belt Emergency Locking Retractor may not lock as designed, which could increase the risk of injury during a crash with heavy braking if the occupant is positioned more forward in the seat.

BMW will notify owners and replace the driver's seat belt assembly at no charge. The recall began July 3, 2019. Affected owners should contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to arrange the replacement.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

In the event of a crash where heavy braking is applied, the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) may activate when the occupant is more forward in the seat, possibly increasing the risk of injury.

What should I do?

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Details from the source

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, MINI Hardtop 4 Door Cooper, Mini Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S, MINI Cooper Clubman, and Cooper S Clubman, 2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost, and 2016 528i vehicles. The vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism of the seat belt Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) for the driver's seat may not lock as designed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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