Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #20V164000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V164000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Affecting 2020 x3 xdrive30e, x4 xdrive30i, x4 m40i, x4m, 330i, 330i xdrive, m340i, 840i gran coupe, 840i xdrive gran coupe, m850i xdrive gran coupe, m8 gran coupe, x3 sdrive30i, x3 xdrive30i, x3 m40i, x3m, and 840i xdrive convertible vehicles Includes 3,316 affected units, Seat Belt Sensors May Not Detect Belted Condition, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2020 x3 xdrive30e, x4 xdrive30i, x4 m40i, x4m, 330i, 330i xdrive, m340i, 840i gran coupe, 840i xdrive gran coupe, m850i xdrive gran coupe, m8 gran coupe, x3 sdrive30i, x3 xdrive30i, x3 m40i, x3m, and 840i xdrive convertible vehicles

Defect Summary

Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2020 x3 xdrive30e, x4 xdrive30i, x4 m40i, x4m, 330i, 330i xdrive, m340i, 840i gran coupe, 840i xdrive gran coupe, m850i xdrive gran coupe, m8 gran coupe, x3 sdrive30i, x3 xdrive30i, x3 m40i, x3m, and 840i xdrive convertible vehicles. the sensors in the front seat belt buckles may inaccurately detect a belted occupant as unbelted, possibly causing the air bag and seat belt pretensioners to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began may 18, 2020. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V164000
Report Received Date: 2020-03-19T00:00:00
Subject: Seat belt sensors may not detect belted condition
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 3,316

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2020 x3 xdrive30e, x4 xdrive30i, x4 m40i, x4m, 330i, 330i xdrive, m340i, 840i gran coupe, 840i xdrive gran coupe, m850i xdrive gran coupe, m8 gran coupe, x3 sdrive30i, x3 xdrive30i, x3 m40i, x3m, and 840i xdrive convertible vehicles. the sensors in the front seat belt buckles may inaccurately detect a belted occupant as unbelted, possibly causing the air bag and seat belt pretensioners to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
Consequence Summary: If the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioners deploy improperly in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Corrective Action: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began may 18, 2020. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 99.85

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NHTSA ID: 20V164000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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