BMW of North America, LLC: Front Seats Not Properly Welded
An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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What to do
- Check whether your vehicle is affected by entering its VIN (vehicle identification number) on the manufacturer's or the agency's recall lookup.
- Contact a dealer to book the repair. Recall repairs are normally free of charge.
- If the notice says not to drive or to park outside, follow that until the repair is done.
General guidance from Recall Atlas. The official notice from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has the exact models, batch codes and remedy, and it takes priority.
More BMW recalls
- 2023-04-14
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EUPassenger car (Bmw) · 1, 2, 2 Active Tourer/Gran Tourer, 3, 4, 5, 6, X1, X3, X4, X5, X6, M2, M3, M4, X5M, X6
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A head restraint without a locking tab may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2023-03-24
- DEEU
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The front wheel lift control is deactivatedby a software reset, made without the customer being informed, creating a risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market…
- 2023-03-17
- DEEU
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The clutch cover may become detached, leading to an oil leak. Leaking oil may reach the rear tyre and/or drip onto the catalytic converter, creating a risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the…
- 2023-02-24
- US
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Other vehicles recalls in the United States
- 2023-03-29
- US
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Fuel Pump May Break
A sudden engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- US
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- US
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An overheated heating element can increase the risk of a fire.
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Hot components from the clutch assembly may fall onto nearby flammable materials, such as leaves or other debris, increasing the risk of a fire.
- 2023-03-28
- US
Hyundai Motor America: Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
- US
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC: Hazard Warning Lights Flash Improperly/FMVSS 108
Hazard warning lights that flash improperly may cause confusion for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.