Component
CHILD SEAT
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The inboard lower anchor on the left rear seat of your vehicle is a metal piece that helps keep your child's car seat securely fastened. In some 2016 BMW sedans, this anchor might be bent, making it harder to attach the car seat correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If your child's car seat isn't properly attached, it could lead to a higher risk of injury in the event of a crash - something you want to avoid at all costs.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will check the left rear seat anchor and fix it if it's bent, all free of charge. When you get the recall notice, schedule an appointment to get it repaired as soon as you can.
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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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