Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #03V032000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V032000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 2,635 affected units, BMW/SEAT BELT BUCKLE TENSIONER, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles, the connection of the safety belt buckle to the steel rope of the tensioner does not meet bmw specifications. in severe frontal crashes, this connection can detach.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect both front safety belt tensioner and buckle assemblies, and if necessary, replace these parts. owner notification began march 19, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V032000

Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2003-02-04T00:00:00

Subject: Bmw/seat belt buckle tensioner

Component: Seat Belts

Potentially Affected Units: 2,635

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the connection of the safety belt buckle to the steel rope of the tensioner does not meet bmw specifications. in severe frontal crashes, this connection can detach.

Consequence Summary: If the connection detaches, the protection provided by the safety belt is likely to be impaired, and serious injuries to the driver and/or front passenger could occur that might otherwise be mitigated.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect both front safety belt tensioner and buckle assemblies, and if necessary, replace these parts. owner notification began march 19, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-37x9_4k9u.ezza

NHTSA ID: 03V032000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1741512641

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Updated At: 1741512641

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