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Automotive · South Korea · 2024-11-14

BMW X3 series: restraint system rail fixing bolt design flaw, may break in collision

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-11-14
Manufacturer	BMW Korea Co., Ltd.
Models affected	BMW X3 M, X3 M Competition, BMW X3 M40i, BMW X3 M40I A, BMW X3 SDRIV A, BMW X3 XDRIV A, BMW X3 xDrive20d, BMW X3 xDrive20d M Sport Package, BMW X3 xDrive20i, BMW X3 xDrive20i Luxury, BMW X3 xDrive30d, BMW X3 xDrive30d M Sport Package, BMW X3 xDrive30i
Units affected	65
Defect	Due to a design flaw in the fixing bolt at the rear of the restraint system rail, the fixing bolt may break in the event of a rear-end collision. In such a case, the restraint system rail may not deform as intended during design and could damage the detached rear seatback, increasing the risk of injury to occupants, leading to a recall.
Component	Other Seating and Interior Devices
Remedy	For vehicles that have not completed the corrective action initiated on August 22, 2024, add a washer and replace with a fixing bolt that has increased robustness and length. For vehicles that have already completed the corrective action (added a washer and replaced with a shorter fixing bolt), replace with a fixing bolt that has increased robustness and length.
Recall number	5474
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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