Recall 10V254000: Seat Belt Pre-Tensioner Fires
VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S): BMW/1 Series 2008-2011 MANUFACTURER: BMW of North America, LLC MFR'S REPORT DATE: June 08, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V254000 NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A
COMPONENT: Seat Belts: Front: Retractor
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: ? SUMMARY:
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 1-Series vehicles. In a crash of sufficient severity, deployment of the front pre-tensioner and
load-limiter occurs.
CONSEQUENCE:
The insulation around the pre-tensioner could ignite.
REMEDY:
The manufacturer has not yet provided a remedy or an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
NOTES:
Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY
