BMW 4 Series And M4 Seat Belt Locking Defect
high How serious is it? About this label
If the seat belt doesn't lock properly, it may not restrain the occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 17V507000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Aug 16, 2017 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Seat Belts:front |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2018 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Some BMW convertibles have a locking mechanism inside the front seat belts that may have been built with mismatched parts. This mechanism is what locks the belt in place if the car is involved in a crash. Because of the mismatched parts, the seat belt may not lock properly and hold the occupant securely, which means it might not work as intended when it's needed most to keep the driver or passenger safely in their seat.
What you should do
2. Contact a BMW dealer to schedule an inspection; BMW customer service can be reached at 1-800-525-7417.
3. The repair is free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 17V507000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
BMW — official BMW recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-525-7417
The bigger picture
- BMW Seat Belt Recalls Cover Retractors, Sensors, and Missing Warnings · all 8 BMW recalls in this area
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- Oct 29, 2020BMW M4 Fuel Injector Issue May Cause Fuel Leakhigh
- May 9, 2019BMW M4 knee airbags folded incorrectly at factoryhigh
Official notice
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, and M4 convertible vehicles. The Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR) within the front seat belt assemblies may have been produced with incompatible vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism housings.
- Safety risk
- If the vehicle has an incompatible vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism, the seat belt may not restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary replace, the front seat belt assemblies, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.