BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535d xDrive, M5, 550i, 550i xDrive, and 535d sedans. The affected vehicles have an inboard lower anchor for child restraints on the left rear seat that may have been bent downwards, preventing the child seat from fully engaging both lower anchors. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, “Child Restraint Anchorage Systems.”
BMW of North America – Bent Left Rear Seat Inboard Anchor/FMVSS 225
| Report Received Date | 10/30/2015 |
| NHTSA ID | 15V718000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the child seat is not properly attached to the lower anchors, it can increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair the inboard lower anchor on the left rear seat, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 7162 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V718000) |
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