recall information
Recall number
REC-005537
Campaign number
0052070200
Original published date
make and model information
Make
BMW
Model
G07 X7, 2019 - 2021
Variants
Specific VINs only
Year range
2019 - 2021
Affected units
4
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing issue, the compression springs of the seat locking mechanisms in the third row may not have been installed correctly. In the event of an accident or hard braking, unrestrained luggage could become loose and the rear seat also could collapse towards the passengers.
What are the hazards?
In the event of an accident or hard breaking, the loose items in the luggage area could transform into lethal projectiles resulting in injury or death to vehicle occupants.
What should consumers do?
All known affected owners will be contacted by BMW Group Australia Ltd or a BMW dealer. Owners of affected vehicles should contact their nearest authorised BMW Dealer directly www.bmw.com.au/dealers or call the BMW Australia Recall Hotline on 1800 243 675 to have all compression springs on the backrests of the third-row seating inspected for correct installation and rectification, free of charge.
Supplier details
B M W AUSTRALIA LTD.
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
BMW Australia's Recall Hotline
Contact phone
1800 243 675
Contact email
info@bmw.com.au
Contact website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
