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F30 recall: BMW recalling 7,600 2012 3 Series models over faulty head restraints
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05-08-2012, 01:35 PM | #2 |
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You knew it was coming it was just a question of what and how bad. On a scale of 1-10, 10 being car exploding, this is a 2.
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05-08-2012, 01:50 PM | #3 |
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This is the modification I mentioned a while ago.
They open the seatback and place a clip that prevents the headrest from going higher than allowed by the US NHTSA. Euro regulations are different, so those cars are not affected. Your max headrest upwards travel will decrease about half a inch after this. Mid March 2012 onward cars are not affected as the design was changed.
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I doubt anyone is going to take their cars in for this recall.
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05-08-2012, 04:16 PM | #6 |
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No, thats something totally different
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I dont see it to be a big issue especially since the recall is US only.
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05-08-2012, 08:13 PM | #9 |
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im not letting them touch my car for this...my car goes in for this and comes out with more problems. Plus i dont want anyone touching my seat lol
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05-08-2012, 10:07 PM | #10 |
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haha yea, i think people messing with my settings and positioning would be my biggest issue.
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One of the first things they check during any service visit is to see if there are any recalls. |
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06-02-2012, 03:15 AM | #13 |
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Just wondering if anyone else received their recall notification yet? I received mine today.
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Nothing for me...
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I agree, I don't think there's such a rush to actually do something about it right away. It's nothing too serious, thankfully
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I got mine yesterday. Not going to make a trip just for that though.
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