BMW X5 (2014): Latches/locks/linkages
Recall 14V202000 · Apr 17, 2014 · BMW of North America, LLC
6,400
vehicles affected
6,400
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14V202000
- Date
- Apr 17, 2014
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 6,400
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Latches/locks/linkages
- Model years
- 2014
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 X5 SAV vehicles manufactured December 12, 2013, through March 10, 2014, and equipped with the Soft Close Automatic (SCA) option. The rear side door lock mechanisms may not have been manufactured to correct tolerances and when the inside door handle is pulled, the previously engaged child safety lock can disengage.
What can happen
A disengaged child safety lock would allow the rear seat occupant to pull the door handle twice and open the door while the vehicle is parked or in motion, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear side door locks and any affected door locks will be replaced, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14V202000?
1 model: BMW X5 (2014), about 6,400 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 14V202000?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear side door locks and any affected door locks will be replaced, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
What can happen?
A disengaged child safety lock would allow the rear seat occupant to pull the door handle twice and open the door while the vehicle is parked or in motion, increasing the risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.