2016 Bmw X3 | 2015 Bmw X3 | 2014 Bmw X3 | 2013 Bmw X3 | 2017 Bmw X4 | 2016 Bmw X4 | 2015 Bmw X4 | 2011 Bmw X3 | 2012 Bmw X3 | 2017 Bmw X3 — Child seat: latch strap
Published May 23, 2016 · Recall initiated: May 23, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V333000, published May 23, 2016. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2016 Bmw X3 | 2015 Bmw X3 | 2014 Bmw X3 | 2013 Bmw X3 | 2017 Bmw X4 | 2016 Bmw X4 | 2015 Bmw X4 | 2011 Bmw X3 | 2012 Bmw X3 | 2017 Bmw X3 — Child seat: latch strap.
What's the hazard
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017, X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i, vehicles manufactured July 2, 2010 to April 14, 2016, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014 to March 31, 2016, and 2015-2017 x4 xDrive28i, X4 xDrive35i and X4 xDriveM40i vehicles manufactured March3, 2014 to April 15, 2016. The affected vehicles have lower anchor bars for securing child restraint seats that may become damaged when using the European-ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system.
What to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- X3
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2016 BMW X3 | 2015 BMW X3 | 2014 BMW X3 | 2013 BMW X3 | 2017 BMW X4 | 2016 BMW X4 | 2015 BMW X4 | 2011 BMW X3 | 2012 BMW X3 | 2017 BMW X3
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Bmw X3 | 2015 Bmw X3 | 2014 Bmw X3 | 2013 Bmw X3 | 2017 Bmw X4 | 2016 Bmw X4 | 2015 Bmw X4 | 2011 Bmw X3 | 2012 Bmw X3 | 2017 Bmw X3 — Child seat: latch strap recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V333000 on May 23, 2016. Reported hazard: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017, X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i, vehicles manufactured July 2, 2010 to April 14, 2016, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014 to March 31, 2016, and 2015-2017 x4 xDrive28i, X4 xDrive35i and X4 xDriveM40i vehicles manufactured March3, 2014 to April 15, 2016. The affected vehicles have lower anchor bars for securing child restraint seats that may become damaged when using the European-ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system.
What should I do if I have this product?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: X3.