BMW thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
The short version
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC reported a problem with the front assembly head restraint. Here is what owners need to know.
THUS, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 202A,"HEAD RESTRAINTS."
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE HEAD RESTRAINT MAY UNEXPECTEDLY MOVE DOWN SLIGHTLY IF IT WAS ADJUSTED TO THE FULLY EXTENDED POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL ATTACH A CLAMP TO THE FRONT SEAT HEAD RESTRAINT POSTS, FREE OF CHARGE.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 12V-176.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| — | See NHTSA record 12V-176 |
What changed
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