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BMW - The control ring of the backrest recliner in the second seat row may break
Official notice
28 Apr 2021
Last checked
28 Apr 2021
An official DVSA notice concerns BMW - The control ring of the backrest recliner in the second seat row may break. The control ring of the backrest recliner in the second seat row may break Published 2021-04-28.
What to do now
On the affected vehicles the seat frames of the second seat row will be replaced.
Units affected
82
Recall number
R-2021-158
Official notice
2021-04-28
The hazard
The hazard
The control ring of the backrest recliner in the second seat row may break
How to check if you're affected
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.
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Where it was sold
The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.
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Company & contacts
Company & contacts
Brand: BMW. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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Source & status
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Documents, notices & source
See the official notice and source documents for full details.
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