BMW 1 Series: Seat belts — retractor

Affects BMW 1 Series · 2008–2011 — about 32K vehicles.

The hazard

THE INSULATION AROUND THE PRE-TENSIONER COULD IGNITE.

What to do

VEHICLES PRODUCED UP THROUGH DECEMBER 2009 WILL RECEIVE NEW FRONT SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR UNITS AND A MODIFICATION TO THE SOUND INSULATION NEAR THE UNITS, WHILE VEHICLES PRODUCED BETWEEN JANUARY 2010 AND MAY 2010 WILL RECEIVE A MODIFICATION TO THE SOUND INSULATION NEAR THE UNITS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational