NHTSA Recall 19V135000
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Component: Seats. Reported 2019-02-27. An estimated 31 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019 BMW X7 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive50i vehicles equipped with the "business lounge seat" option. The attachment bolts between the seat adapter and the vehicle may not have been properly tightened.
Risk
If the bolts were not properly tightened, in the event of a crash, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury.
What the manufacturer will do
None of the affected vehicles have been sold and are quarantined on dealer lots. BMW dealers will replace the attachment bolts for the seat adapter, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW's customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.