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NHTSARecalled Oct 23, 2019 · #19V755000

Improperly Installed Interior Trunk Release Cable

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 330i, 330i xDrive and M340i vehicles. The interior trunk release cable may have been improperly installed, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 401, "Internal Trunk Release." If a person were inside the trunk compartment, they may not be able to get out, increasing their risk of injury.

Product details

Product
Improperly Installed Interior Trunk Release Cable
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the interior trunk release cable and properly install the cable, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

View the official CPSC notice