NHTSA recall 03V032000
Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
BMW X5 and 1 more
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The 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.