Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #20V379000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V379000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Affecting 2020-2021 740li, 740 li xdrive, 750li xdrive, m760li xdrive, and alpina b7 vehicles Includes 16 affected units, Inaccessible Child Seat Tether Anchor/FMVSS 225, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2020-2021 740li, 740 li xdrive, 750li xdrive, m760li xdrive, and alpina b7 vehicles
Defect Summary
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2020-2021 740li, 740 li xdrive, 750li xdrive, m760li xdrive, and alpina b7 vehicles. the top child seat tether anchor on the rear middle seat may not be readily accessible. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 225, section 6.1(b) "child restraint anchorage systems."
Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will install a top tether anchor cover at the rear middle seating position. until vehicles are remedied, owners will be instructed to utilize the outboard rear seating positions which are equipped with an accessible top tether anchor, or, the middle rear seating position and the vehicle's three-point safety belt. the recall began august 20, 2020. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.