Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The emergency lock on your car's front seat belt is a safety mechanism that helps keep you securely fastened in during a crash. In some 2018 BMWs, this lock might not work properly because of a manufacturing mistake.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat belt lock fails, you might not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, which could lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect and replace the front seat belt assemblies with new ones that work correctly – at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, and M4 convertible vehicles. The Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR) within the front seat belt assemblies may have been produced with incompatible vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism housings.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the vehicle has an incompatible vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism, the seat belt may not restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary replace, the front seat belt assemblies, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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