Recall 00V-261
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE recalled the 2001 BMW X5: Seat belts (front, anchorage).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-261
- Reported
- September 11, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 490 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The safety belt lower outboard anchorage bolt on the driver's and front passenger's seats may not have been secured properly.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the safety belt system might not be able to provide its maximum restraint function.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the bolts and correct the torque if necessary.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began september 27,2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact BMW at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- BMW X5 2001