BMW X6, X6 M: Child seat

Date

Nov. 18, 2019

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW X6 (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019); BMW X6 M (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)

Component

Child Seat

Description of the defect

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2015-2019 X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6M vehicles equipped with rear seat lower anchor bars used in securing child restraint seats. The lower anchor bars may become damaged over time when used with an ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system.

Potentially affected

32760

What can happen

Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. Owner notification began January 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall notes

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.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

April 23, 2020

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

19V823000

What should I do? A baby or kids' product was recalled: what to do

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.