NHTSA recall 00V-261 (00V261000)

seat belts recall reported September 11, 2000 - about 490 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V261000
Also written as: 00V-261
Reported: September 11, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~490
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE SAFETY BELT LOWER OUTBOARD ANCHORAGE BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER'S SEATS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SECURED PROPERLY.

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SAFETY BELT SYSTEM MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE ITS MAXIMUM RESTRAINT FUNCTION.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BOLTS AND CORRECT THE TORQUE IF NECESSARY.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-261 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

BMW X5 - 2001

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.