BMW 4 Sepies: Front Seat Fixing Mechanism May Be Insecure

Recall Summary BMW is recalling approximately 150 vehicles from the 4 Series, M4, and 6 Series models due to front seat bolts that may not be properly secured due to a manufacturing error. If a bolt loosens, the seat may become noisy and move excessively, and in a crash it could shift backward. BMW will inspect the bolts and replace them if needed.

Recalling firm

BMW

Product

Vehicles: BMW 4 SEPIES, BMW M4, BMW 6 SERIES. Units affected: 150

Reason

Due to a fault in the supplier's production process the bolt on the outer side of the seat mechanism on both front seats might not have been fixed properly. In cases where the bolt loosens the customer would be alerted by noise coming from the seat and a noticeable increase in seat clearance/movement. If this is ignored by the customer the securing bolt on the outer side of the seat might come off. If the securing bolt comes off the seat can move backwards in a rear end crash situation. Remedy: The bolt on the seat mechanism will be checked for excessive clearance and if necessary replaced.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2017-09-01

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/c84528a1-925a-4751-96d0-ab8f10f597f0