CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some front seat belt assemblies may have been built with an emergency locking retractor whose vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism housing is incompatible. The belt may not properly lock to hold the occupant in place during a crash, which raises the risk of injury.
BMW will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the front seat belt assemblies and replace them if needed, at no cost to you. If you own an affected vehicle, contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 and check your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW 430i | 2018 |
|---|---|
| BMW 440i | 2018 |
| BMW M4 | 2018 |