WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 30, 2017 – (Motor Sports Newswire) –
Seat Belt may not Restrain in a Crash
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.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V507000
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Components: SEAT BELTS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 67
| Make | Model | Model Year(s) |
| BMW | 430I | 2018 |
| BMW | 440I | 2018 |
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.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary replace, the front seat belt assemblies, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 9, 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.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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