According to the National Consumer Commission, BMW is recalling four of its models in SA because the seatbelts may be defective, and they may not lock when the vehicle is braking hard or rolling. BMW is recalling 75 cars, including the BMW 1 Series and 2 Series as well as the BMW X1 & X2 that were sold in this year.“According to BMW, one of the seat belts may not have been manufactured correctly in the affected vehicles. As a result, it is likely that the seat belt will not lock in situations such as severe braking, turning, or rollover of the vehicle, and therefore may not hold the front or rear passengers in place. This can lead to an increased risk of injury,” the NCC said.As a result, it is likely that the seat belt will not lock in situations such as severe braking, turning, or rollover of the vehicle, and therefore may not hold the front or rear passengers in place.— National Consumer CommissionOn the other hand, Stellantis is recalling Opel Astra (J) and Astra H, which were made available from 2004 to 2015.The recall is due to the driver’s airbag inflator, which may rupture during the airbag deployment phase, the NCC said.Acting Commissioner Hardin Ratshisusu said the recalls, seat belts for BMW and airbags for Opel are safety-critical components in a vehicle. “Consumers are therefore urged to immediately contact their dealerships for the affected vehicles to be assessed, without delay,” Ratshisusu.Sowetan
2025-10-29 15:08:18
BMW, Opel recalls cars for faulty seat belts, airbag safety risks
