Safety Recall 23V-260 Rear Seat Safety Belt – 2023 BMW X1 SAV

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From: Broadcast Messaging System To: DL-BMS_Message_Monitors Subject: BMW Recall 23V-xxx: Safety Belt Rear Seat (Left and Right) Date: Friday, April 7, 2023 1:09:54 PM Publish Date: From: Expiration Date: April 6, 2023 Technical Service April 20, 2023 DCSnet Message Urgent Subject: BMW Recall 23V-xxx: Safety Belt Rear Seat (Left and Right) BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective March 31, 2023) on certain Model Year 2023 BMW X1 SAV vehicles that were produced between August 2, 2022, and December 12, 2022. As of April 7, 2023, this Delivery Stop has been upgraded to a Safety Recall. In the rear seating row, the safety belt on the left and/or right side may have been pinched against an interior trim panel during vehicle production. This could affect the function of the safety belt and, in rare cases, could increase the risk of injury. A revised Bulletin has been posted in TIS with Repair and Warranty instructions. No parts are required. The Recall Notice and Q&A have been attached for further information. Sincerely, Technical Service Attachments: B720223 Recall Notice[1680887111371].pdf B720223_23V-xyz-U11-RrStSafetyBelt-FAQ- 07Apr2023[1680887111371].pdf B720223_REV01[1680887111371].pdf B720223 Recall Notice[1680887111371].pdf B720223_23V-xyz-U11-RrStSafetyBelt-FAQ-07Apr2023[1680887111371].pdf B720223_REV01[1680887111371].pdf Recipients: BMW Passenger Cars, All Offering, All Region, All Areas, All Departments, All Personnel BMW SAV (Light Trucks), All Offering, All Region, All Areas, All Departments, All Personnel BMW Passenger Cars, CC-All BMW SAV (Light Trucks) CC-All 4/7/23, 2:50 PM 72 02 23_RECALL 23V-XXX: SAFETY BELT REAR SEAT (LEFT AND RIGHT) about:blank 1/7 SIB 72 02 23 RECALL 23V-XXX: SAFETY BELT REAR SEAT (LEFT AND RIGHT) 2023-04-07 MODEL E-Series Model Description Production Date U11 X1 Sports Activity Vehicle August 2, 2022 – December 12, 2022 AFFECTED VEHICLES Vehicles which require this campaign to be completed will show it as “Open” when checked either in AIR, AWP, Campaign Summary or Warranty Vehicle Inquiry. Please make sure you check your dealer inventory as soon as possible. You can see a list of affected vehicles in Inventory Campaign Details (ICD) under ROSS. SITUATION BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective March 31, 2023) on certain Model Year 2023 BMW X1 SAV vehicles that were produced between August 2, 2022, and December 12, 2022. As of April 7, 2023, this Delivery Stop has been upgraded to a Safety Recall. In the rear seating row, the safety belt on the left and/or right side may have been pinched against an interior trim panel during vehicle production. This could affect the function of the safety belt and, in rare cases, could increase the risk of injury. The Recall Notice and Q&A have been attached for further information. The bulletin will be updated when additional information becomes available. CAUSE In the rear seating row, the safety belt on the left and/or right side may have been pinched against an interior C-pillar trim panel, at the bottom, during vehicle production. CORRECTION Check the outer rear safety belts (left and right, per areas circled) and rework them if necessary. Copyright ©2023 BMW of North America, Inc. 4/7/23, 2:50 PM 72 02 23_RECALL 23V-XXX: SAFETY BELT REAR SEAT (LEFT AND RIGHT) about:blank 2/7 PROCEDURE 1. Perform a visual check of the position of the outer safety belts in the rear seat . The safety belt webbing is slightly clamped by the C-pillar trim at the bottom. The latch is held in a low position. NOT OK Copyright ©2023 BMW of North America, Inc. 4/7/23, 2:50 PM 72 02 23_RECALL 23V-XXX: SAFETY BELT REAR SEAT (LEFT AND RIGHT) about:blank 3/7 The safety belt webbing is slightly clamped by/pinched under the C-pillar trim at the bottom. The latch is held in a low position. NOT OK Safety belt installed correctly. OK Copyright ©2023 BMW of North America, Inc. 4/7/23, 2:50 PM 72 02 23_RECALL 23V-XXX: SAFETY BELT REAR SEAT (LEFT AND RIGHT) about:blank 4/7 Safety belt installed correctly. OK If the belts are not mounted correctly, grasp the lower part of the belt webbing (red arrow) below the latch and pull the belt firmly in the direction of the green arrow (toward center of vehicle) to release the pinched belt (the right rear passenger seat is shown). Copyright ©2023 BMW of North America, Inc. 4/7/23, 2:50 PM 72 02 23_RECALL 23V-XXX: SAFETY BELT REAR SEAT (LEFT AND RIGHT) about:blank 5/7 PARTS INFORMATION No parts are required. CLAIM INFORMATION Reimbursement for this Recall will be via normal claim entry utilizing the applicable work package information below. Defect Code: 0072490200 — Completion before the first vehicle delivery to a customer or the vehicle is already in the workshop Work Pkg Labor Operation Description (Plus work) Labor Allowance # 1 00 74 531 Check rear safety belts (left and right), rework if necessary 2 FRU Or: The vehicle arrives at your center and this Recall shows open (No other Main work will be performed or claimed during this workshop visit) Work Pkg Labor Operation Description (Main work) Labor Allowance # 2 00 74 000 Check rear safety belts (left and right), rework if necessary 3 FRU Only one of the flat rate labor operation codes listed above can be used for claim submission and reimbursement. Also, only one Main work flat rate labor operation code can be claimed per workshop visit. Claim Repair Comments Only reference the SIB number and the work package (Pkg) number performed in the RO technician notes and the claim comments (For example: B72 02 23 WP 1), unless otherwise required by State law. Reimbursement of Prior Customer-Pay Repairs (TREAD Act) Based on the issue and the age of the Affected Vehicles being addressed by this Safety Recall Campaign, a reimbursement request for a qualifying prior customer-pay repair is not likely. However, if you do receive a reimbursement request from a customer for a prior repair that may qualify, please contact the Warranty department (include a legible copy of the invoice) through IDS by selecting Coverage, Policy, Coding Questions and Mileage Corrections. The Warranty department will review and respond to your inquiry accordingly. FEEDBACK REGARDING THIS BULLETIN Technical Feedback To submit feedback for the technical topic of this bulletin: Submit your feedback in the rating box at the top of this bulletin Warranty Feedback To submit feedback for the CLAIMS section of this bulletin: Submit an IDS ticket to the Warranty Department, or use the chat available in the Warranty Documentation Portal Parts Feedback To submit feedback for the PARTS section of this bulletin: Submit an IDS ticket to the Parts Department Supporting Materials picture_as_pdf B720223_23V-xyz-U11-RrStSafetyBelt-FAQ-07Apr2023.pdf Copyright ©2023 BMW of North America, Inc. 4/7/23, 2:50 PM 72 02 23_RECALL 23V-XXX: SAFETY BELT REAR SEAT (LEFT AND RIGHT) about:blank 6/7 picture_as_pdf B720223 Recall Notice.pdf Copyright ©2023 BMW of North America, Inc. 4/7/23, 2:50 PM 72 02 23_RECALL 23V-XXX: SAFETY BELT REAR SEAT (LEFT AND RIGHT) about:blank 7/7 Copyright ©2023 BMW of North America, Inc. Attachment to B72 02 23 April 2023 SAFETY RECALL NOTICE To: All Center Operators, Sales Managers, Service Managers, Parts Managers and Warranty Processors RE: Recall 23V-xxx: Seat Belt Rear Seat (Left and Right) – B72 02 23 BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective March 31, 2023) on certain Model Year 2023 BMW X1 SAV vehicles that were produced between August 2, 2022, and December 12, 2022. As of April 7, 2023, this Delivery Stop has been upgraded to a Safety Recall. Please be reminded that it is a violation of federal law (The Safety Act) for you to sell, lease or deliver any new motor vehicle covered by this notification until the recall repair has been performed. This means that Centers may not legally deliver new motor vehicles to consumers until they are fixed or use/sell replacement equipment/parts subject to this recall. Note also that substantial civil penalties apply to violations of the Safety Act. Also, you should not sell, lease or deliver any Certified Pre-Owned or used vehicles subject to a safety recall until the repair is completed. Please follow any special instructions that we provide to you for the return or disposition of recall parts. We appreciate all your assistance with this Recall. Attachment to B72 02 23 April 2023 Safety Recall 23V-xyz Rear Seat Safety Belt Model Year 2023 BMW X1 SAV Issue Date: 04/07/2023 Q1. Which BMW Group models in the US are potentially affected by this Safety Recall? Certain Model Year 2023 BMW X1 SAV models in the US are potentially affected. Q2. What is the specific issue? In the rear seating row, the safety belt on the left and/or right side may have been pinched against an interior trim panel during vehicle production. This could affect the function of the safety belt and, in rare cases, could increase the risk of injury. Q3. Why are other models / vehicles not included in this Safety Recall? Other models have been produced according to specifications. Q4. Can I continue to drive my vehicle? Yes. However, when you are notified by BMW of this Safety Recall, please contact an authorized BMW center to schedule an appointment as soon as possible. For the latest updates to this Safety Recall, please visit bmwusa.com/recall. If you are not the only driver of this vehicle, please advise all other drivers of this important information. Q5. How did BMW Group become aware of the issue? BMW Group became aware of the issue through its quality control procedures. Q6. How will I be informed of this Safety Recall? Owners of potentially affected vehicles will be notified via First Class mail and requested to schedule an appointment with an authorized BMW center to have the remedy performed. Owners can locate their nearest authorized BMW center at bmwusa.com/dealer. To ensure BMW has the most up-to-date contact and vehicle information, owners should register their vehicle at www.bmwusa.com/myBMW. Registration is free and will give them access to other information specific for their BMW vehicle. Alternatively, owners can visit bmwusa.com/recall and click on “Manage recall notices and contact information”. Q7. How will my vehicle be remedied? Potentially affected vehicles will have the rear seat safety belts on the left and right side inspected and, if necessary, the vehicle trim panel will be adjusted to allow for proper operation of the safety belt. This will be performed for free, which should take about an hour. Q8. Do I have to wait for BMW to contact me to have the remedy performed? No. Please contact an authorized BMW center to have this Safety Recall performed as soon as possible. For the latest updates to this recall, please visit bmwusa.com/recall.

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-260 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : BMW of North America, LLC Submission Date : APR 12, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-260 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : BMW of North America, LLC Address : P.O. Box 1227 Westwood NJ 07675-1227 Company phone : 18005257417 Population : Number of potentially involved : 1,465 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2023 BMW X1 xDrive28i, X1 M35i Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : SUV Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Approximately 1,465 vehicles were assembled with safety belts for the second row outboard seats that may have been pinched by an interior trim panel. Basis for recall population determination: Vehicle manufacturing information was reviewed to determine the number and production date range of potentially affected vehicles. Recall component difference to non-recall component: Potentially affected vehicles have been assembled with safety belts for the second row outboard seats that may have been pinched by an interior trim panel. Production Dates : AUG 02, 2022 – DEC 12, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : On the second row outboard seats, the safety belts may have been pinched by an interior trim panel during vehicle assembly. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : In rare cases, this could affect the function of the safety belt, which could increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. Description of the Cause : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-260 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Second Row Outboard Seat Safety Belt Component Description : Second Row Outboard Seat Safety Belt Component Part Number : 6959474, 7910831, 7910832 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : BMW AG Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : On December 22, 2022, during vehicle assembly, an interference between a second row outboard seat safety belt and a vehicle interior trim panel was noticed. A closer examination indicated that a small portion of the belt was pinched by the trim panel in the lower area of the panel near the location of the seat bottom. Between January and February 2023, efforts were undertaken to understand why the issue may have occurred, and to investigate the possibility of a production process improvement. Various analyses were performed, including vehicle geometry, production system parameters, and production system image techniques. In March, additional efforts involved engineering analyses including technical assessments. It was suggested that even if the trim panel was interfering with a minor portion of the belt, this might have an affect upon restraint capability. Further reviews were conducted involving images captured during vehicle assembly, and other production and assembly quality information. Vehicle assembly information was reviewed to determine the number, and production dates, of potentially affected vehicles. On April 5, 2023, BMW decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall. BMW has not received any reports, nor is BMW otherwise aware, of any accidents or injuries related to this Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-260 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 issue. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : The safety belts for the second row outboard seats will be inspected and, if necessary, the interior trim panel will be adjusted to remove any interference with the belt. Owners will be notified by First Class mail advising them of the recall and to schedule an appointment with an authorized BMW dealer to have the remedy performed for free. If this condition were to occur to a potentially affected vehicle prior to this recall, the remedy would be covered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty program. Therefore, reimbursement for a pre-notification remedy re Part 573.13 and Part 577.11 is not necessary. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Recall component: Second Row Outboard Seat Safety Belt – part number: 6959474, 7910831, 7910832 Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NR Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Dealer notification is expected to begin and end on April 12, 2023. Owner notification is expected to begin and end on June 2, 2023. Planned Dealer Notification Date : APR 12, 2023 – APR 12, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : JUN 02, 2023 – JUN 02, 2023 * NR – Not Reported

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