Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The Emergency Locking Retractor in your seat belt helps keep you safe by locking the belt when you're driving. In some 2016-2017 models, this mechanism might not work properly, which means the belt might not lock when it's supposed to.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're driving and hit the brakes hard in an emergency, the seat belt might lock too soon, possibly pulling you forward and increasing the risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the driver's seat belt assembly with a new, properly functioning one – and it's free of charge. You'll get a notification, and you should schedule the repair as soon as you can.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, MINI Hardtop 4 Door Cooper, Mini Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S, MINI Cooper Clubman, and Cooper S Clubman, 2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost, and 2016 528i vehicles. The vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism of the seat belt Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) for the driver's seat may not lock as designed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash where heavy braking is applied, the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) may activate when the occupant is more forward in the seat, possibly increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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