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

makesAndModels

2020-2021 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V379000
Report Received Date: 2020-06-30T00:00:00
Subject: Inaccessible child seat tether anchor/fmvss 225
Component: Child Seat
Potentially Affected Units: 16

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
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."
Consequence Summary: A child restraint system placed on the vehicle's rear middle seat without utilizing the three-point safety belt, could increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 20V379000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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