Component
CHILD SEAT
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's child seat anchor on the left rear seat might be bent, making it harder for a child seat to lock securely.
Risk if Unfixed
If the child seat isn't properly attached, a crash could increase the risk of injury to a child riding in it.
Free Fix
BMW will inspect the anchor and fix or replace it for free, and they'll notify you when it's time to bring your vehicle in.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535d xDrive, M5, 550i, 550i xDrive, and 535d sedans. The affected vehicles have an inboard lower anchor for child restraints on the left rear seat that may have been bent downwards, preventing the child seat from fully engaging both lower anchors. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the child seat is not properly attached to the lower anchors, it can increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair the inboard lower anchor on the left rear seat, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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