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BMW of North America, LLC: Loose Bolts May Damage Seat Belt Webbing

A damaged seat belt or unsecured seat back may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of 135/2,000 Safety Risk: Crash Fire Death Injury Consumer Advisories: Do Not Drive Park Outside Remedy…

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Date
2026-03-12
Country
United States
Brand
BMW
Product
SEAT BELTS
Units
102 affected
Category
Vehicles
Source
NHTSA

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What to do

  1. Check whether your vehicle is affected by entering its VIN (vehicle identification number) on the manufacturer's or the agency's recall lookup.
  2. Contact a dealer to book the repair. Recall repairs are normally free of charge.
  3. If the notice says not to drive or to park outside, follow that until the repair is done.

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