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Recall 10V-254

BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC recalled the 2008 to 2011 BMW 1 Series: Seat belts (front, retractor).

At a glance

Campaign number
10V-254
Reported
June 10, 2010
Vehicles affected
31,935 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 1-series vehicles. In a crash of sufficient severity, deployment of the front pre-tensioner and load-limiter occurs.

The risk

The insulation around the pre-tensioner could ignite.

The fix

Vehicles produced up through december 2009 will receive new front safety belt retractor units and a modification to the sound insulation near the units, while vehicles produced between january 2010 and may 2010 will receive a modification to the sound insulation near the units. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on august 23, 2010. Owners may contact BMW at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles