Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
What Happened
The front seat belt buckle in your vehicle is the part that connects to the steel rope of the tensioner, which helps keep you safe in a crash. Unfortunately, in some 2003 models, this connection doesn't meet BMW's safety standards.
Risk if Unfixed
If the connection fails in a severe frontal crash, the protection provided by your seat belt might not work properly, which could lead to serious injuries to you or your front passenger.
Free Fix
Your authorized BMW dealer will inspect and replace the front safety belt tensioner and buckle assemblies if necessary, at no cost to you. You should schedule the service as soon as you get the recall notice, and if you experience any delays, contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CONNECTION OF THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE TO THE STEEL ROPE OF THE TENSIONER DOES NOT MEET BMW SPECIFICATIONS. IN SEVERE FRONTAL CRASHES, THIS CONNECTION CAN DETACH.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE CONNECTION DETACHES, THE PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE SAFETY BELT IS LIKELY TO BE IMPAIRED, AND SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE DRIVER AND/OR FRONT PASSENGER COULD OCCUR THAT MIGHT OTHERWISE BE MITIGATED.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT TENSIONER AND BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THESE PARTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
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