What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2020116
- Recall date
- 19 March 2020
- Make
- Bmw
- Models
- 3 Series, 8 Series, X3, X4
- Model years
- 2020
- Vehicle class
- SUV
- System
- Seats And Restraints
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 573
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the front seat belt buckle sensors. This could cause the seat belt warnings to turn on, even if the front seat belts are buckled. If the driver ignores these warnings, the seat belt pretensioner and airbag systems may not function properly. rnrnSafety Risk: rnA seat belt pretensioner or airbag system that does not work properly in a crash could increase the risk of injury. rnrnCorrective Actions:rnBMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to check the front seat belt buckles and replace them, if necessary.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2020116.