Component
CHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIP
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your BMW has a part called the top child seat tether anchor that helps keep a child seat secure in the middle seat. In some 2020-2021 models, this anchor might be hard to access.
Risk if Unfixed
If you put a child restraint system in the middle seat without using the three-point safety belt, they could be at higher risk of injury in a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will add a cover to the middle seat tether anchor, making it easier to use. This repair is free, and you'll be notified when it's time to schedule the fix.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 740Li, 740 Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive, M760Li xDrive, and Alpina B7 vehicles. The top child seat tether anchor on the rear middle seat may not be readily accessible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, Section 6.1(b) "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A child restraint system placed on the vehicle's rear middle seat without utilizing the three-point safety belt, could increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install a top tether anchor cover at the rear middle seating position. Until vehicles are remedied, owners will be instructed to utilize the outboard rear seating positions which are equipped with an accessible top tether anchor, or, the middle rear seating position and the vehicle's three-point safety belt. The recall began August 20, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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