Component
CHILD SEAT
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The lower anchor bars in your X6 are what keep child seats secure in the back seat. Over time, these bars can get damaged when used with certain types of child restraint systems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lower anchor bars are damaged, they might not be able to keep your child's seat safe in a crash, which could lead to a serious injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will add a reinforcement to the lower anchor bars to prevent damage, and this repair is completely free. You should schedule the fix as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2015-2019 X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6M vehicles equipped with rear seat lower anchor bars used in securing child restraint seats. The lower anchor bars may become damaged over time when used with an ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. Owner notification began January 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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