Recall 03V032000: BMW X5, BMW Z4
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Summary
The problem. 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 fix. 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.
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V032000
- Manufacturer
- BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Report received
- February 4, 2003
- Owners notified
- March 19, 2003
- Built
- Jun 20, 2002 – Sep 4, 2002
- Units affected
- 2,635
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
Affected vehicles
Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.