recall information
Recall number
REC-000136
PRA number
2019/18015
Campaign number
00 52 9202 00
Original published date
make and model information
Make
BMW
Model
X6
Year range
2013 - 2019
Affected units
2,251
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
When using child seats with ISOFIX mounting and additional support on the vehicle floor, it can lead to fatigue fractures of the ISOFIX retaining brackets. Causing the ISOFIX brackets to crack around the welded point in the vehicle.
What are the hazards?
If the retaining bracket breaks, the ISOFIX child seat may not be correctly secured in the vehicle, resulting in a risk of serious injury to the child.
What should consumers do?
Owners should not use an ISOFIX child restraint in their vehicles. Known owners will be contacted by BMW Group Australia Ltd or a BMW dealer.
Consumers may contact an authorised BMW Service centre, or call the BMW Group Customer Interaction Centre on 1800 813 299 to arrange inspection and repair.
Consumers can also contact BMW Group Australia via the BMW Group Australia website: https://www.bmw.com.au
For further information, consumers can go to the BMW Group Australia website, and using either their vehicles VIN or chassis number, check to see if their vehicle has an outstanding Technical action, or an outstanding Safety recall via https://www.bmw.com.au/en/topics/offers-and-services/recalls.html
Consumers may contact an authorised BMW Service centre, or call the BMW Group Customer Interaction Centre on 1800 813 299 to arrange inspection and repair.
Consumers can also contact BMW Group Australia via the BMW Group Australia website: https://www.bmw.com.au
For further information, consumers can go to the BMW Group Australia website, and using either their vehicles VIN or chassis number, check to see if their vehicle has an outstanding Technical action, or an outstanding Safety recall via https://www.bmw.com.au/en/topics/offers-and-services/recalls.html
Supplier details
BMW Group Australia Ltd
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
