BMW X3, X3M — recall

Automotive · United Kingdom · 2024-11-20

BMW X3, X3M SUV: luggage lashing rails screws may not withstand rear impact

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-11-20
Manufacturer	BMW
Models affected	X3, X3M
Units affected	1777
Defect	On affected vehicles the screw connection for the luggage lashing rails may not withstand the forces in situations of a rear end impact. This may result in the lashing rail to not crumple as expected in these situations.
Remedy	On affected vehicles the luggage lashing rail screws will be replaced with revised screws.
Recall number	R/2024/461
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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