NHTSA recall 14V650000
Seats
BMW X5
Reported Oct 17, 201411 vehicles affectedBMW of North America, LLCBuilt Sep 12, 2014 – Sep 21, 2014
The defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 X5 vehicles manufactured September 12, 2014,to September 21, 2014 and equipped with the optional rear comfort seat. The left rear seat belt attachment point in the affected vehicles may not have been sufficiently welded.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the seat belt attachment could break and fail to restrain a seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left rear seat frame, free of charge. The recall began November 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.