Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The B-pillars in your X1 are the vertical supports on either side of your rear windows. In some 2016-2019 models, these pillars might not absorb enough impact in a crash, which could leave you vulnerable to injury.
Risk if Unfixed
In a severe crash, the B-pillars might not protect you from head injuries as well as they should. This could lead to more serious injuries than if the pillars were designed to absorb the impact properly.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the upper trim pieces on your B-pillars with improved ones, at no cost to you. They'll notify you when the parts are available, and you can schedule the repair at your convenience.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2019 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. In the event of a crash where the occupants head contacts the B-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an adequate amount of the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash, the insufficient impact absorption can increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vertical trim pieces on the upper portion of the interior B-Pillars, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 1, 2019. Second notices will be sent as parts become available, starting on September 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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