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Recall 14V-650

BMW of North America, LLC recalled the 2015 BMW X5: Seats.

At a glance

Campaign number
14V-650
Reported
October 17, 2014
Vehicles affected
11 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 X5 vehicles manufactured September 12, 2014,to September 21, 2014 and equipped with the optional rear comfort seat. The left rear seat belt attachment point in the affected vehicles may not have been sufficiently welded.

The risk

In the event of a crash, the seat belt attachment could break and fail to restrain a seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left rear seat frame, free of charge. The recall began November 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-[removed] or [removed]

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles