BMW — recall

Automotive · Australia · 2024-08-12

BMW car's interior cargo rail attachment may be damaged in a rear impact

Country	Australia
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-08-12
Manufacturer	B M W AUSTRALIA LTD.
Models affected	X3, X3M, Alpina XD3 (G01, F97)
Model year	2017 - 2024
Units affected	26548
Defect	The attachment for the interior cargo rail may become damaged in the event of an extreme rear impact. This could result in the interior cargo rail detaching from the vehicle. If the interior cargo rail detaches from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of serious injury to vehicle passengers.
Remedy	Owners of registered affected vehicles will be contacted in writing by BMW to schedule an appointment to have the recall completed. Vehicle owners can also check for outstanding recalls and select their preferred authorised BMW dealer at www.recall.bmw.com.au. The rear cargo rail attachment bolts will be replaced with an upgraded version, free of charge.
Recall number	REC-006050
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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