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BMW bolt securing the seat belt assembly to the frame was not tightened to specification.

NHTSA campaign 21V-298 · Reported April 28, 2021 · 12 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
BMW 330e, 330i, M3 and M340i
VEHICLES AFFECTED
12
REMEDY
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt buckle assembly connection and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the front buckle assembly. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The bolt securing the seat belt assembly to the frame was not tightened to specification.

WHY IT MATTERS

An improperly installed seat belt assembly may not restrain an occupant as expected, increasing the risk of injury.

WHAT TO DO

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt buckle assembly connection and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 21V-298.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2021BMW 330e
2021BMW 330i
2021BMW M3
2021BMW M340i

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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