EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Bmw “X1, X2, 1, 2, M4, M5, 4, 5, I3” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01785/21
Summary
The screws which were used to assemble seatbelts and also on the rear seats of the vehicles concerned may not have been manufactured in accordance with specifications. In some cases, the screws in question cannot withstand extreme loads, which could increase the risk of injury in the event of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market…
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Product
Passenger car — Bmw
- Brand
- Bmw
- Name / model
- X1, X2, 1, 2, M4, M5, 4, 5, I3 · Type approval numbers: e1*2007/46*1824, 2018, 1677, 0371, 1676, 1828, 2126, 1688, 1750, e1*2018/858*00003, e1*KS07/46*1213*00, e1*2007/46*1213 ab*01, Type: F2X, F1H, F2GT, UKL-L, F1X, F5LM, G3C, G5L, G5K, G234M, BMWi-1
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car
- Production dates: 21.10.2021 and 27.10.2021
What is the risk?
- The screws which were used to assemble seatbelts and also on the rear seats of the vehicles concerned may not have been manufactured in accordance with specifications. In some cases, the screws in question cannot withstand extreme loads, which could increase the risk of injury in the event of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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