BMW X5: Safety Belt May Not Restrain Occupant

BMW is recalling 5 X5 vehicles in the United Kingdom because the bracket that holds the rear left seat belt buckle may be incorrectly positioned and welded to the seat frame. If a collision occurs, this faulty welding could fail, reducing the seat belt's ability to restrain a passenger in that seat. BMW will replace the seat frame for the affected vehicles.

Recalling firm

BMW

Product

Vehicles: BMW X5. Units affected: 5

Reason

For the left hand rear comfort seat the bracket to which the seat belt buckle is mounted may not be correctly positioned. The incorrect positioning causes incorrect welding of the bracket to the seat frame. If a collision occurs the welding for the bracket may weaken / fail leading to increased risk for the passenger in that seat. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the seat frame for the left hand rear comfort seat.

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2014-12-10

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/f7a0d499-0266-4537-994d-96d93cf82aaf