Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 90V016000

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1990-01-30.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V016000

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

Component
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Manufacturer
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Vehicles affected
62,000
Reported to NHTSA
1990-01-30
Owners notified
1990-03-08

Defect description

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, FRONT SEAT CENTER, FOLD-DOWN ARM REST MAY CONTACT THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RELEASE BUTTON AND PREVENTING THE BELT TONGUE FROM LATCHING WHEN BUCKLING UP.

Safety risk

OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND COULD BE INJURED IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE FRONT SEAT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES WITH SHORTER VERSION THAT WILL NOT CONTACT THE ARMRESTS. NOTE: OWNER NOTIFICATION DATE; 2/90 IS PREPARED IN DRAFT FORM.

Notes

SYSTEM: SAFETY BELT BUCKLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Scope of coverage

10 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
BMW 5251990 1989
BMW 5351990 1989
BMW 7351990 1989 1988
BMW 7501990 1989 1988

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.