Recall 10V254000: Seat Belt Pre-Tensioner Fires

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

BMW/1 Series 2008-2011

MANUFACTURER: BMW of North America, LLC

MFR'S REPORT DATE: June 08, 2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V254000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Seat Belts: Front: Retractor

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: ?

SUMMARY:
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 1-Series vehicles. In a crash of sufficient severity, deployment of the front pre-tensioner and load-limiter occurs.

CONSEQUENCE:
The insulation around the pre-tensioner could ignite.

REMEDY:
The manufacturer has not yet provided a remedy or an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.

NOTES:
Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.