X5 Recall :(

RAiMA · #1 (**permalink**) 03-13-2003, 03:49 PM

icebreaker · #2 (**permalink**) 03-13-2003, 04:26 PM

bummer dude... wonder if it affects Aus models.

Beema · #3 (**permalink**) 03-13-2003, 04:48 PM

pfft suck shit to them.......they will reduce quality for quantity wont they!

seven e38 · #4 (**permalink**) 03-13-2003, 05:53 PM

better than these two -

-- Kia Motors Co. will recall 9,787 2002 Sedona minivans to replace seat belt anchor bolts that do not meet federal standards.

-- Honda Motor Co. Ltd. will recall 3,617 2003 Honda Odyssey minivans to inspect fuel tanks for signs of faults that could cause them to leak.

pOint_01 · #5 (**permalink**) 03-13-2003, 06:02 PM

This recall does not effect the australain X5's.....the only recall for the X5 they had here was 2002 models had seatbelt buckle problems....read below:-

BMW X5 Vehicles - Campaign 00 72 15 01 00

Date: 03/03/2003

Supplier: BMW Australia Limited

Category: Motor Vehicles

Product Info: BMW X5 (E53) model. Front Seat Belt Buckle. Model Year 2002. Campaign No. 00 72 15 01 00.

Defect details: The reinforcing ring within the front lower seatbelt buckles may not have been securely crimped into the seatbelt tensioner cable.

Consumer action: Please contact your authorised BMW Dealer. For further information contact BMW Access Centre on 1800 813 299.

Make: BMW

Model: X5 (E53)

Model Years From: 2002

Consequences: The restraint function of the seatbelt would be severely impaired.

Campaign Number: 00 72 15 01 00

Market Coverage: National

Recall Coverage: National

seven e38 · #6 (**permalink**) 03-13-2003, 06:09 PM

i got the same problem in my 7ser, the passenger front seat belt is a pain in the ass to clip in,,, but its a good excuse to lean over and help the lovely women in my car to clip it in .... HI THERE 8-) ( o )( o ) ... seat belt is in now, it's okay.

icebreaker · #7 (**permalink**) 03-13-2003, 07:16 PM

TOXIC · #8 (**permalink**) 03-13-2003, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by seven e38
i got the same problem in my 7ser, the passenger front seat belt is a pain in the ass to clip in,,, but its a good excuse to lean over and help the lovely women in my car to clip it in .... HI THERE 8-) ( o )( o ) ... seat belt is in now, it's okay.

But even better when you get to help tha lovely guy out ai

Sorry my good man just let me lean over ahhh there we go all good, now to sort out the seat belt.