NHTSA recall 23V-260: Seat Belts

BMW of North America, LLC · Reported April 12, 2023 · 1 affected model year

Seat Belts recall

23V-260
April 12, 2023 · BMW of North America, LLC
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X1 xDrive28i, X1 M35i vehicles. On the second-row outboard seats, the seat belts may have been pinched by an interior trim panel during vehicle assembly.
Safety risk
A pinched seat belt may not function properly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and adjust the interior trim panel, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number23V260000
ManufacturerBMW of North America, LLC
Report dateApril 12, 2023
ComponentSeat Belts:Rear/Other
Fixed over the airNo

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.nhtsa.gov.

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