BMW 1 Series: Backrest Could Fold Forward Under Heavy Load
BMW 1 Series Recall Summary BMW is recalling 1 BMW 1 Series vehicle because the driver's seat backrest may fold forward unexpectedly if subjected to heavy load, such as during a collision or sudden braking with unsecured cargo in the back. The issue stems from a faulty latch on the Easy Entry Kit that doesn't properly lock the seat's lower swinging arm into place. Affected vehicle owners will have the seat mechanism replaced.
- Recalling firm
- BMW
- Product
- Vehicles: BMW 1 SERIES. Units affected: 1
- Reason
- The latching element of the Easy Entry Kit on the driver's seat does not lock correctly into the lower swinging arm. As a result the backrest could fold under heavy load such as in a collision or unsecured load in the rear and harsh braking. Remedy: The vehicle that is likely to be affected will be recalled and a new seat mechanism fitted. R/2018/027 refers.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-02-05
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/71d7ddf8-336c-4317-b50c-d2f4adfcc83b