2012 BMW 3 SERIES RECALL - #12V176000
RECALL FOR SEATS : FRONT ASSEMBLY : HEAD RESTRAINT
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."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2012 BMW 3 SERIES |
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| Manufacturer |
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
10/19/2011 - 3/18/2012 |
| Recalled on |
4/20/2012 |
| Influenced by |
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
5/30/2012 |
| # Affected |
7,600 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL ATTACH A CLAMP TO THE FRONT SEAT HEAD RESTRAINT POSTS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 30, 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. |
| See also |
2012 BMW 3 SERIES Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROL, CRANKCASE (PCV)
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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