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BMW - In rare cases the lower section of the outer seat belts may have been trapped behind the lower part of the c-pillar interior trim panels.

Official notice

1 May 2023

MediumDVSA

An official DVSA notice concerns BMW - In rare cases the lower section of the outer seat belts may have been trapped behind the lower part of the c-pillar interior trim panels.. In rare cases the lower section of the outer seat belts may have been trapped behind the lower part of the c-pillar interior trim panels. Published 2023-05-01.

What to do now

Check the fitment of the rear seat belts and if applicable release any trapped components.

Units affected

1,963

Recall number

R-2023-127

Official notice

2023-05-01

The hazard

In rare cases the lower section of the outer seat belts may have been trapped behind the lower part of the c-pillar interior trim panels.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.

Models

2 SERIES ACTIVE TOURER

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Affected products

Product 1

BMW 2 SERIES ACTIVE TOURER

Units affected

1,963

Risk / hazard

In rare cases the lower section of the outer seat belts may have been trapped behind the lower part of the c-pillar interior trim panels.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

GB · United Kingdom

Affected area 1

GB · United Kingdom

Company & contacts

Brand

Manufacturer

Bmw

Phone

Not provided

Brand: BMW. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

VEHICLES

Classification

DVSA recall R-2023-127

App estimate

medium

Recall details

Recall number

R-2023-127

Campaign number

0072490200

Units affected

1,963

Classification

DVSA recall R-2023-127

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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