Is your car safe? Malfunctioning rear seatbelts sparks major BMW recall
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Hold onto your hats, car enthusiasts and BMW owners because we have some important news to share with you today. For those of you who own a 2022 BMW X1, you might want to read this article.
A total of 833 BMW X1s have been recalled across the country following the discovery of a concerning manufacturing fault in these compact luxury crossover SUVs. It appears that the seatbelts may not be performing their one purpose: to protect the passengers.
The recall notice lodged with the Department of Infrastructure reads: 'The outer seat belts in the second row may become jammed at the bottom of the trim panels. As a result, the seat belts may not operate as intended.'
‘In the event of an accident if the seat belts do not operate as intended, the occupant of that seat may not receive the full protection of the seatbelt system, and this could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants,’ the recall notice explained.
If you own a 2022 BMW X1, we urge you to ensure that your vehicle isn't among the 833 units that have been part of this recall. BMW Australia has kindly provided a list of Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) for the models involved, which can be found here.
BMW Australia is not taking this issue lightly. They've advised owners of affected X1s to contact their preferred authorised BMW dealer or directly with BMW Australia to have the recall works completed, free of charge.
Owners can reach BMW Australia's recall hotline on 1800 243 675, or you can email your query to [email protected].
They also have an online recall portal where you simply enter your vehicle's registration number or VIN, and you'll find out if your vehicle is affected.
Stay safe out there, members! What do you think of this recall? Share your thoughts in the comments!
A total of 833 BMW X1s have been recalled across the country following the discovery of a concerning manufacturing fault in these compact luxury crossover SUVs. It appears that the seatbelts may not be performing their one purpose: to protect the passengers.
The recall notice lodged with the Department of Infrastructure reads: 'The outer seat belts in the second row may become jammed at the bottom of the trim panels. As a result, the seat belts may not operate as intended.'
BMW Australia issues a recall for the 2022 BMW X1 due to faulty seatbelts. Credit: BMW
‘In the event of an accident if the seat belts do not operate as intended, the occupant of that seat may not receive the full protection of the seatbelt system, and this could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants,’ the recall notice explained.
If you own a 2022 BMW X1, we urge you to ensure that your vehicle isn't among the 833 units that have been part of this recall. BMW Australia has kindly provided a list of Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) for the models involved, which can be found here.
BMW Australia is not taking this issue lightly. They've advised owners of affected X1s to contact their preferred authorised BMW dealer or directly with BMW Australia to have the recall works completed, free of charge.
Owners can reach BMW Australia's recall hotline on 1800 243 675, or you can email your query to [email protected].
They also have an online recall portal where you simply enter your vehicle's registration number or VIN, and you'll find out if your vehicle is affected.
Stay safe out there, members! What do you think of this recall? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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