BMW recalling 7,600 3 Series models over faulty head restraints
- From: mummycullen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (MummyChunk)
- Date: Thu, 10 May 2012 10:36:23 -0500
From AB
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
BMW / 3-SERIES 2012
Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Mfr's Report Date: APR 19,
2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V176000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 7,600
Summary:
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 BMW 3-SERIES VEHICLES
MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 19, 2011, THROUGH MARCH 18, 2012, THAT HAVE
FRONT SEAT HEAD RESTRAINTS THAT EXCEED THE DOWNWARD MOVEMENT LIMIT OF
25MM IN THE HIGHEST POSITION. THUS, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH
THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.
202A,"HEAD RESTRAINTS."
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE HEAD RESTRAINT MAY UNEXPECTEDLY
MOVE DOWN SLIGHTLY IF IT WAS ADJUSTED TO THE FULLY EXTENDED POSITION,
INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy:
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL ATTACH A CLAMP TO THE FRONT
SEAT HEAD RESTRAINT POSTS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS
EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER
RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY
ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY:
1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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