BMW on certain passenger vehicles, the connection of the safety belt buckle to the steel rope of the tensioner does not meet bmw specifications.
The short version
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE reported a problem with the front buckle assembly. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
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.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT TENSIONER AND BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THESE PARTS, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 03V-032.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2002 | BMW X5 |
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