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2020
BMW recalls 14 imported 3 Series vehicles in China
Recall announced
BMW (China) Automotive Trading filed a recall plan to recall 14 imported BMW 318i, 323i and 328i vehicles manufactured between July 1, 1998 and April 28, 2000. According to the filing, the affected vehicles may be equipped with defective driver-airbag gas generators that can rupture and eject fragments during deployment. BMW stated that it would inspect or replace the affected parts free of charge and offer a vehicle buyback option.
Stated objective. 消除安全隐患
Company response
Recall — 宝马(中国)汽车贸易有限公司
宝马(中国)汽车贸易有限公司将对召回范围内的车辆免费检修,以消除安全隐患。
Source excerpt
本次召回范围内的车辆因气囊供应商制造缺陷,车辆驾驶员气囊的NADI型气体发生器防潮措施不完备,长期在高湿环境下使用后其内部药剂可能受潮变质,在安全气囊展开时气囊的气体发生器可能发生异常破损,导致碎片飞出,伤及车内人员,存在安全隐患。
自即日起,召回1998年7月1日到2000年4月28日生产的部分进口BMW 318i、323i、328i汽车,共计14辆。
宝马(中国)汽车贸易有限公司将对召回范围内的车辆免费检修,以消除安全隐患。
2020
BMW among automakers in another round of Takata airbag recalls
Recall announced
In January 2020, a new round of Takata airbag recalls was announced covering about 10 million vehicles, including US-market vehicles from BMW, Fiat Chrysler, Honda and Subaru. According to the source, the affected vehicles had previously been recalled and repaired with replacement inflators of the same design and chemistry. The announcement thus concerned vehicles that had already received replacement inflators rather than only vehicles receiving a first recall. The event is recorded as a recall announcement involving BMW alongside other automakers; no further details on causes, remedies or outcomes are provided in the source summary.
A new round of recalls was announced for about 10 million vehicles, including US-market vehicles from BMW, Fiat Chrysler, Honda and Subaru. The affected vehicles had previously been recalled and repaired with replacement inflators of the same design and chemistry.
Source excerpt
This new round of recalls, announced Wednesday, affects US-market vehicles from BMW, Fiat Chrysler, Honda and Subaru, among others.
The problem with these already-repaired vehicles is that during the early stages of the recall, Takata replaced dangerous old inflators with new ones of the exact same design and chemistry.
2020
BMW recalls 81 imported M5 and M8 vehicles
Recall announced
BMW announced a recall of 81 imported BMW M5 and M8 vehicles because incorrectly routed transmission wiring could be damaged or short-circuit, potentially causing loss of drive power and increasing accident risk. BMW China Trade Ltd. said it would repair the wiring free of charge and replace it if damaged.
Stated objective. Eliminate the safety hazard
Company response
Remediation — 宝马(中国)汽车贸易有限公司
对此,宝马(中国)汽车贸易有限公司将为召回范围内的车辆免费修整变速器线束,如线束损坏则更换变速箱线束,以消除安全隐患。
Remediation — 宝马(中国)汽车贸易有限公司
宝马(中国)汽车贸易有限公司将对召回范围内的车辆免费检修,以消除安全隐患。
Refund or compensation — 宝马(中国)汽车贸易有限公司
另外为方便用户,宝马(中国)汽车贸易有限公司也将提供回购车辆的方案供用户选择。
Source excerpt
宝马则宣布自即日起,召回共计81辆进口宝马M5、M8汽车。 召回原因是车辆变速箱线束布线不正确,可能引发线束干涉、破损并造成线束短路,导致车辆进入变速箱紧急运行状态并切换到空档位置(N);在静止状态下重新起动车辆时,变速器将切换至驻车档(P)。这会导致车辆传动力丧失,增加发生事故的风险,存在安全隐患。
本次召回范围内的车辆因气囊供应商制造缺陷,车辆驾驶员气囊的NADI型气体发生器防潮措施不完备,长期在高湿环境下使用后其内部药剂可能受潮变质,在安全气囊展开时气囊的气体发生器可能发生异常破损,导致碎片飞出,伤及车内人员,存在安全隐患。
自即日起,召回1998年7月1日到2000年4月28日生产的部分进口BMW 318i、323i、328i汽车,共计14辆。
2020
BMW agrees to $18 million SEC fine over sales reporting
Fine or penalty
BMW agreed to pay an $18 million fine over misreporting car sales figures. The SEC said BMW used a reserve of unreported retail vehicle sales to meet monthly sales targets without regard to when the sales occurred. BMW agreed to the settlement and fine without admitting wrongdoing.
Company response
Clarification — BMW Group
“Much of the conduct at issue in the SEC settlement occurred over three years ago,” said BMW’s statement. “The BMW Group attaches great importance to the correctness of its sales figures and will continue to focus on thorough and consistent sales reporting.”
Clarification — BMW
“There is no allegation or finding in the order that any BMW entity engaged in intentional misconduct,” the company said.
Source excerpt
The SEC said that between 2015 and 2019, BMW “maintained a reserve of unreported retail vehicle sales — referred to internally as the ‘bank’ — that it used to meet internal monthly sales targets without regard to when the underlying sales occurred.”
The BMW Group attaches great importance to the correctness of its sales figures and will continue to focus on thorough and consistent sales reporting.
Luxury automaker BMW has agreed to pay an $18 million fine for misreporting its car sales figures over the course of five years, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced.
2020
BMW agrees to $18 million SEC settlement over sales reporting allegations
Settlement
BMW agreed to pay an $18 million fine and to stop violating securities laws in order to settle allegations that it inflated monthly U.S. sales figures. According to the source, BMW did not admit or deny the SEC's findings. The settlement concerns allegations about the reporting of monthly U.S. sales data; no further details on the allegations, the parties involved, or the outcome beyond the agreed payment and undertaking are provided in the source.
BMW agreed to pay an $18 million fine and stop violating securities laws to settle allegations that it inflated monthly U.S. sales figures. BMW did not admit or deny the SEC's findings.
Source excerpt
DETROIT – BMW will pay an $18 million fine to settle allegations that it inflated its monthly U.S. sales numbers for five straight years.
BMW AG, BMW North America and BMW US Capital did not admit or deny the agency's findings. All three agreed to pay the fine and to stop violating securities laws.
2020
BMW China announces vehicle and motorcycle recalls
Recall announced
BMW (China) Automotive Trading Co. filed recall plans covering 356 imported X3 M, X4 M and Z4 cars, as well as C400GT and C400X motorcycles. The disclosed issues included potentially breakable steering tie rods, a non-compliant brake-light control program, and throttle cables that may accumulate water and freeze, affecting vehicle control. BMW said it would replace or upgrade affected parts and programs.
Company response
Recall — 宝马(中国)汽车贸易有限公司
宝马(中国)汽车贸易有限公司将为召回范围内的车辆免费更换左、右两个改进后的转向横拉杆,以消除安全隐患。
Remediation — Volvo
沃尔沃汽车销售(上海)有限公司、大庆沃尔沃汽车制造有限公司及浙江豪情汽车制造有限公司将对召回范围内的车辆免费升级ASDM软件,以消除安全隐患。
Remediation — Mercedes-Benz
北京奔驰汽车有限公司将对召回范围内的车辆免费检查转向波纹管状态以及波纹管中是否有水迹,如果波纹管损坏或有水迹,则更换转向机;如果波纹管完好且无水迹,则重新正确涂抹润滑脂及安装新的卡箍,以消除安全隐患。
Remediation — Jaguar Land Rover
捷豹路虎(中国)投资有限公司和奇瑞捷豹路虎汽车有限公司将为召回范围内的车辆免费更换改进后的驾驶席正面安全气囊模块,以消除安全隐患。
Source excerpt
宝马(中国)汽车贸易有限公司决定自2020年7月24日起,召回2018年12月11日到2019年5月14日生产的进口宝马X3 M、X4 M、Z4车辆,共计356台。
宝马还决定自2020年7月11日起,召回部分C400GT、C400X摩托车。
接下来,奔驰将自2020年3月31日起,召回共计77607辆国产C级四驱、E级四驱、GLC SUV。
2020
BMW apologizes for “OK, Boomer” social media post
Company response
BMW apologized after a social media reply using the phrase “OK, Boomer” drew criticism. The company stated that it had not intended to insult anyone. The incident centered on a single social media reply that used the phrase, which prompted criticism, and BMW responded by issuing an apology and clarifying its intent. No further details about the reply, the parties involved, or any consequences were provided in the source material.
BMW apologized for a social media reply that drew criticism after using the phrase “OK, Boomer.” BMW said it had not intended to insult anyone.
Company response
Apology — BMW
We are sorry, it wasn’t our intention to insult anyone with meme slang.
Source excerpt
As you can see on the embedded tweet above, BMW issued an apology over the meme slang two days later.
We are sorry, it wasn’t our intention to insult anyone with meme slang.
BMW drew more flak because of this response, of course, primarily because the phrase used was a hit to age discrimination.
2020
BMW recalls 936 vehicles in China over OBD software defects
Recall announced
In December 2020, BMW China Automotive Trading Ltd. announced a recall of 936 vehicles in China. According to the announcement, software defects may prevent the on-board diagnostics system from detecting malfunctions that cause emissions to exceed the standard level. The company stated that it would reprogram the affected vehicles' software free of charge.
BMW is recalling 936 vehicles in China because software defects may prevent the on-board diagnostics system from detecting malfunctions that cause emissions to exceed the standard level. BMW China Automotive Trading Ltd. will reprogram the affected vehicles' software free of charge.
Stated objective. 消除安全隐患
Company response
Remediation — BMW China Automotive Trading Ltd.
Recall — BMW Brilliance Co.
The two auto companies promised to recall the affected vehicles again and replace the defective airbags free of charge, according to the statement.
Recall — BMW (China) Automotive Trading Ltd.
The two auto companies promised to recall the affected vehicles again and replace the defective airbags free of charge, according to the statement.
Recall — 华晨宝马
华晨宝马汽车有限公司、宝马(中国)汽车贸易有限公司将为召回范围内的车辆免费更换带有更稳定药剂(硝酸胍)的前排乘客侧安全气囊,以消除安全隐患。
Source excerpt
German auto brand BMW is recalling 936 vehicles in the Chinese market due to defective on-board diagnostics (OBD) system, according to China's market regulator.
Due to software defects, the OBD system may not be able to detect malfunctions that cause vehicle emissions to exceed the standard level, thus failing regulatory requirements.
本次召回范围内车辆,一侧或两侧头部安全气帘的气体发生器药剂可能在制造过程中受潮。可能导致在安全气帘起爆时气压过大,使得起爆装置同气体发生器壳体脱离,起爆装置可能弹射到乘客座舱内,致使乘客受伤;同时可能造成头部气帘无法正常充气,这增加了发生达到气囊展开条件的事故时驾乘人员受伤的风险,存在安全隐患。
2020
BMW among four automakers in China vehicle recall
Recall announced
In December 2020, Jaguar Land Rover, Infiniti, BMW and Volkswagen announced vehicle recalls in China covering a total of 41,272 vehicles. The cited hazards included electrical faults, possible fire or fuel leakage, and a roof spoiler that could detach. The recall notices described free repairs or replacement parts. BMW was one of the four brands involved in the announcement.
Company response
Remediation — Jaguar Land Rover
对此,公司将免费为召回范围内车辆安装一个新的蓄电池接地螺栓,以消除安全隐患。
Remediation — Infiniti
公司将对召回范围内的车辆免费更换改善后的传动轴,以消除安全隐患。
Remediation — BMW
公司将为召回范围内的车辆免费更换生产工艺改进后的燃油箱,以消除安全隐患。
Remediation — Volkswagen
公司将免费为召回范围内的车辆加装车顶扰流板固定螺栓,以消除安全隐患。
Source excerpt
具体来看,有7044辆进口路虎发现的召回原因为“制造工艺问题,车辆蓄电池的接地螺栓可能受损,导致蓄电池接地螺栓与底盘接地不良。极端情况下可能出现车辆电力中断,造成车辆无法启动或车辆行驶中发动机熄火并影响转向助力、制动助力等功能,存在安全隐患 ”。
宝马宣布自2020年12月11日起召回6辆进口Z4,原因是车辆的燃油箱在生产流程中冷焊工艺未达到标准,导致燃油箱上半部分和下半部分之间的焊接不牢固。
大众则针对2020年5月22日发布的召回,扩大召回6辆进口途威系列汽车。原因是车辆由于工厂整备工序对安装车顶扰流板的作业指导不充分(温度、时间、清洁度等),还可能使用了不恰当的接合剂,造成车顶扰流板可能从车身脱落。
2020
BMW recalls nearly 357,000 vehicles for airbag replacement
Recall announced
BMW is recalling nearly 357,000 cars and SUVs to replace faulty Takata airbags or inflators. The inflators may explode and cause serious injury or death; dealers will perform the replacements free of charge. The recalls are expected to begin March 6, 2020.
Company response
Remediation — BMW
BMW dealers will replace the faulty airbags or airbag inflators, free of charge.
Source excerpt
The U.S. government released details of three BMW recalls on Friday.
DETROIT — BMW is recalling nearly 357,000 older vehicles in the U.S. to replace dangerous Takata front air bag inflators.
BMW is recalling nearly 357,000 cars and SUVs as part of ongoing efforts to repair faulty Takata airbags that could explode and injure or kill vehicle occupants.
2019
Australian watchdog warns owners of vehicles with critical Takata airbags not to drive
Hazard disclosure
In December 2019, Australia's consumer watchdog warned owners of 20,000 vehicles with previously recalled, unreplaced Takata airbags to stop driving immediately because the airbags could cause serious injury or death. The warning identified affected vehicles from BMW, GM Holden, Honda, Mitsubishi and Toyota. The notice applied to vehicles whose recalled airbags had not yet been replaced, and it urged owners to take immediate action in response to the safety risk.
Source excerpt
Australia's consumer watchdog is warning the owners of 20,000 vehicles to immediately stop driving their car because the airbags have a potentially deadly flaw.
The new warning affects BMW, GM Holden, Honda, Mitsubishi and Toyota vehicles that have already been recalled for having defective Takata airbags, but which have not had them replaced.
The airbags are now classified as being "critical", meaning that if they are activated during a crash they could cause serious injuries or death to the driver.
2019
BMW recalls imported i3 electric vehicles
Recall announced
BMW (China) filed a recall plan for 45 imported i3 electric vehicles manufactured between January 9 and February 21, 2019. According to the filing, insufficient galvanizing on a circuit board could cause the motor control unit to fail, potentially cutting high-voltage power and drive force. BMW stated that it would replace the affected units free of charge.
Stated objective. 消除安全隐患
Source excerpt
23日,国家市场监督管理总局缺陷产品管理中心发布三则召回公告
自2019年10月25日起,召回2019年1月9日至2019年2月21日期间生产的部分进口宝马i3纯电动汽车,共计45辆。
本次召回范围内的车辆因驱动电机控制单元的电路板镀锌不充分,可能导致电机控制单元失灵,造成车辆在行驶过程中高压电源关闭和失去驱动力,增加发生事故的风险,存在安全隐患。
2019
BMW recalls 67 vehicles in China
Recall announced
BMW China Automotive Trading Co., Ltd. and BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. filed a recall plan covering 67 imported BMW 730Li and Z4 vehicles and locally made BMW 325i and 325Li vehicles. The vehicles may have an engine balance-shaft bearing defect that could lead to engine damage and, in the worst case, engine shutdown while driving. The companies said they would replace the affected vehicles' engines free of charge.
Stated objective. 消除安全隐患
Company response
Remediation — 宝马(中国)汽车贸易有限公司、华晨宝马汽车有限公司
宝马(中国)汽车贸易有限公司、华晨宝马汽车有限公司将为召回范围内的车辆免费更换发动机,以消除安全隐患。
Remediation — BMW
BMW will arrange to tow your vehicle to repair facilities for inspection, or send a mobile technician out to your premises or vehicle's location to inspect the vehicle
Source excerpt
宝马(中国)汽车贸易有限公司、华晨宝马汽车有限公司向国家市场监督管理总局备案了召回计划,自2019年12月16日起召回以下车辆,共计67辆。
本次召回范围内车辆发动机平衡轴的滚针轴承外环可能未正确压入发动机曲轴箱,轴承外环可能在发动机运行过程中从曲轴箱脱出。这可能导致平衡轴松动并同曲轴接触、干涉,并导致发动机曲轴和/或缸体损坏,如果发动机严重损坏,可能造成发动机机油泄漏。在最坏的情况下,不能排除车辆行驶过程中发动机熄火,会降低车辆操控性,存在安全隐患。
宝马(中国)汽车贸易有限公司、华晨宝马汽车有限公司将为召回范围内的车辆免费更换发动机,以消除安全隐患。
2019
BMW Australia recalls E46 3 Series cars over airbag risk
Recall announced
BMW in Australia began a voluntary recall of E46 3 Series cars produced between November 1997 and June 2000 after safety authorities identified abnormal airbag deployments. The ACCC said an inflator could rupture in a crash and send metal fragments into the cabin, creating a risk of death or serious injury.
Company response
Remediation — BMW
BMW will arrange to tow your vehicle to repair facilities for inspection, or send a mobile technician out to your premises or vehicle’s location to inspect the vehicle
Remediation — BMW Australia
If faults are found (including those who are probable to happen based on thorough technical assumptions), BMW Australia will take care of the car and have the defective airbag/component replaced at no charge.
Source excerpt
If a vehicle with an affected airbag crashes, the airbag inflator could rupture, causing sharp metal fragments to enter the vehicle cabin at high speed, the ACCC says.
BMW in Australia on Thursday began a voluntary recall of its E46 3 Series cars produced between November 1997 and June 2000.
BMW Australia issued a severe warning to customers currently driving E46 models manufactured between 1997 and 2000 with Takata airbags
2019
BMW Brilliance recalls vehicles over fuel tank cracking and leakage risk
Recall announced
BMW Brilliance announced recalls covering multiple vehicle production periods, totaling 312,281 vehicles in two stages. The company cited possible cracking of a fuel tank cover, which could cause fuel leakage when the tank is full. The recall stages were scheduled to begin on December 27, 2019, and May 29, 2020.
Source excerpt
华晨宝马汽车有限公司因燃油箱制造工艺波动和设计容错性不足,在使用一段时间后可能引发燃油箱上部的加工口盖板开裂,导致车辆加满燃油时发生燃油泄漏,存在安全隐患。自2019年12月27日起,召回生产日期为2011年4月22日至2013年4月30日、2013年12月2日至2014年4月29日、2014年10月6日至2015年5月29日范围内的车辆,共计150951辆;自2020年5月29日起,召回生产日期为2013年5月1日至2013年11月30日、2014年5月1日至2014年9月5日、2015年6月1日至2015年8月31日、2015年11月2日至2016年7月31日范围内的车辆,共计161330辆。
华晨宝马汽车有限公司、宝马(中国)汽车贸易有限公司根据《缺陷汽车产品召回管理条例》和《缺陷汽车产品召回管理条例实施办法》的要求,向国家市场监督管理总局备案了召回计划,自即日起召回相关车辆。
解决方法:华晨宝马汽车有限公司将以挂号信、互联驾驶消息等形式通知用户,为召回范围内的车辆免费更换自动变速箱机械电子控制系统总成,以消除安全隐患。
2019
SEC investigates BMW's US sales reporting
Investigation
In December 2019, the US Securities and Exchange Commission was reported to be scrutinizing BMW over its sales reporting practices. According to the report, BMW said it had been contacted by the SEC and would cooperate fully. The agency did not comment on whether any probes existed. The report did not specify the scope of the scrutiny, any findings, or any outcome. The event is recorded as a controversy note concerning BMW's US sales reporting practices.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission is scrutinizing BMW over its sales reporting practices. BMW said it had been contacted by the SEC and would cooperate fully; the agency did not comment on whether probes existed.
Company response
Ongoing disclosure — BMW
The German automaker has been contacted by the SEC and would cooperate fully with its investigation, BMW spokesman Phil DiIanni said by telephone.
Source excerpt
BMW AG is being scrutinized by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over its sales reporting practices, months after the regulator extracted a penalty from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV over similar issues.
The German automaker has been contacted by the SEC and would cooperate fully with its investigation, BMW spokesman Phil DiIanni said by telephone.
2019
BMW Brilliance announces recall of 312,281 vehicles in China
Recall announced
BMW Brilliance Automotive announced a recall of 312,281 vehicles in China due to defective fuel tanks that could cause oil leaks and increase risks. The recall was scheduled to begin in two batches, on December 27, 2019, and May 29, 2020. The company stated that it would inspect the affected vehicles and replace defective tanks free of charge.
BMW Brilliance Automotive said it would recall 312,281 vehicles in China because of defective fuel tanks that could cause oil leaks and increase risks. The recall was scheduled to begin in two batches, on December 27, 2019 and May 29, 2020; the companies said they would inspect the vehicles and replace defective tanks free of charge.
Company response
Remediation — BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd.
The companies will examine the recalled vehicles and replace the defective fuel tanks free of charge.
Source excerpt
The companies will examine the recalled vehicles and replace the defective fuel tanks free of charge.
The recall of 150,951 vehicles will begin on Dec. 27, 2019 and the recall of 161,330 vehicles will start on May 29, 2020.
BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd., a joint venture between the BMW Group and Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd., will recall 312,281 vehicles in China due to defective fuel tanks, China's market regulator has said.
2019
BMW China files a recall plan for imported X6 and X6M vehicles
Recall announced
BMW China filed a recall plan covering 33,379 imported X6 and X6M vehicles. The source says their ISOFIX anchor brackets could break under vibration, potentially increasing injury risk in a collision; BMW China planned to reinforce the brackets free of charge from March 27, 2020.
Stated objective. To eliminate the safety hazard.
Company response
Remediation — 宝马(中国)汽车贸易有限公司
宝马(中国)汽车贸易有限公司将免费为召回范围内车辆的ISOFIX锚点支架焊接加强件,以消除安全隐患。
Recall — Brilliance BMW
日前,华晨宝马汽车有限公司根据《缺陷汽车产品召回管理条例》和《缺陷汽车产品召回管理条例实施办法》的要求,向国家市场监督管理总局备案了召回计划,决定召回2011年4月22日至2016年7月31日期间生产的部分华晨宝马316i、316Li、318i、318Li、320i、320Li、328i、328Li、330i、330Li、335Li汽车,共计312281辆。
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宝马(中国)汽车贸易有限公司将免费为召回范围内车辆的ISOFIX锚点支架焊接加强件,以消除安全隐患。
日前,宝马(中国)汽车贸易有限公司根据《缺陷汽车产品召回管理条例》和《缺陷汽车产品召回管理条例实施办法》的要求,向国家市场监督管理总局备案了召回计划。
自2020年3月27日起,召回2014年2月25日到2019年5月15日生产的进口X6xDrive28i、X6xDrive35i、X6xDrive50i及X6M汽车,共计33379台。
2019
BMW announces recall of K1600 motorcycles over gearbox wear
Recall announced
BMW announced a recall, scheduled to begin January 16, 2020, covering 790 imported K1600Bagger, K1600GT, and K1600 Grand America motorcycles. Some vehicles may have abnormal wear of internal gearbox parts, which could prevent correct gear shifting.
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宝马决定自2020年1月16日起,召回2017年6月28日至2019年9月18日之间生产(以及该生产时间段以外但曾经进行过变速箱维修更换)的部分进口K1600Bagger、K1600GT、K1600Grand America摩托车,共计790辆。本次召回范围内部分车辆变速箱内部零件可能发生异常磨损,造成车辆无法正确换档,存在安全隐患。
BMW Russland Trading, the official BMW representative in Russia will recall 1,652 BMW cars of the third series (E46), sold in Russia between January 1998 and December 2000, the Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology (Rosstandart) said in a statement on Thursday.
Depending on the results of the inspection, gas generators can be replaced. The regulator noted that all repairs will be free of charge for the cars’ owners.
2019
BMW recalls 32,760 X6 SUVs over rear-seat child-seat anchor bars
Recall announced
BMW of North America is recalling 32,760 BMW X6 SUVs from the 2015 to 2019 model years because the lower rear-seat anchor bars used to secure a child car seat may become damaged. With ISOFIX-type rigid connectors, the damage may increase a child's risk of injury in a crash. BMW stated that it was unaware of any related U.S. accidents or injuries.
Company response
Remediation — BMW
If it's determined that the anchors are loose, BMW technicians will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle at no cost to the owner.
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The fix: BMW will notify owners by mail beginning Jan. 17, 2020, and dealers will inspect the anchors.
If the car seat is attached with ISOFIX-type rigid connectors, the damage may increase a child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
BMW of North America is recalling 32,760 vehicles from its 2015 to 2019 model years because the lower rear-seat anchor bars at the seat crease used to secure a child car seat may become damaged.