Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #15V718000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V718000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2016 528i, 528i xdrive, 535i, 535i xdrive, 535d xdrive, m5, 550i, 550i xdrive, and 535d sedans Includes 7,162 affected units, Bent Left Rear Seat Inboard Anchor/FMVSS 225, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2016 528i, 528i xdrive, 535i, 535i xdrive, 535d xdrive, m5, 550i, 550i xdrive, and 535d sedans
Defect 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."
Corrective Action
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.