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BMW X1 Recall 19V349: B-Pillar May Not Absorb Head Impact in a Crash

NHTSA campaign 19V349, reported May 9, 2019, 106,182 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The upper interior B-pillars in these vehicles may not absorb enough energy if an occupant's head strikes them during a crash. As a result, the vehicle does not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 201 for occupant protection in interior impact, and the insufficient impact absorption can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

BMW will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the vertical trim pieces on the upper portion of the interior B-pillars free of charge. Interim letters about the safety risk were mailed July 1, 2019, and second notices will be sent as parts become available, starting September 27, 2019.

If you own a affected vehicle, contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or take it to an authorized dealer for the free repair. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V349BMW of North America, LLC
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2019 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. In the event of a crash where the occupants head contacts the B-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an adequate amount of the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
Risk
In the event of a crash, the insufficient impact absorption can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vertical trim pieces on the upper portion of the interior B-Pillars, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 1, 2019. Second notices will be sent as parts become available, starting on September 27, 2019. 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.

Affected vehicles

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