NHTSA recall 15V-718 (15V718000)
child seat recall reported October 30, 2015 - about 7,162 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V718000
- Also written as
- 15V-718
- Reported
- October 30, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~7,162
- Component
- child seat
What is being recalled
BMW of North America, LLC (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."
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-718 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.