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NHTSAVehicles2023-08-16Campaign 23V584000

BMW of North America, LLC

SEAT BELTS

Component

SEAT BELTS

What could happen

An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 2022 430i Coupe, 2021-2022 430i, M440i Convertible, and 2020-2022 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. The receiver audio module control unit software may fail to properly generate audible seat belt warnings to the driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Remedy

Dealers will update the receiver audio module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Models and years in the notice

2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

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