# Service bulletin B720417

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10145319
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-10\-09
- Manufacturer's number: B720417
- Manufacturer's date: 2018\-07\-01
- NHTSA component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

## NHTSA's summary

FALSE WARNINGS THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED WITHOUT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLED: Acoustic and visual warnings indicate that the front passenger seat is occupied and the seat belt is not fastened, when the seat is actually unoccupied.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10145319-9999.pdf)
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## Components

Seat belts

## Vehicles listed

- 2018 BMW 530E
- 2017 to 2018 BMW 530I
- 2018 BMW 540D
- 2017 to 2018 BMW 540I
- 2018 BMW 640I
- 2017 to 2018 BMW 740LE
- 2016 to 2018 BMW 740LI
- 2016 to 2018 BMW 750LI
- 2018 BMW M550I
- 2017 to 2018 BMW M760LI
- 2018 BMW X3

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2019373](/recalls/tc/2019373.md), 2019-07-31: Seats And Restraints
- [2018048](/recalls/tc/2018048.md), 2018-01-24: Seats And Restraints

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B720417](/bulletins/10174319.md), 2020-04-27, Service bulletin: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. FALSE WARNINGS THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED WITHOUT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLED: This Service Information Bulletin \(Revision 10\) replaces SI B72 04 17 dated September 2019. Acoustic and visual warnings indicate that the front passenger seat is occupied and the safety belt is not fastened when the seat is actually unoccupied. If the situation is currently present sit in the seat and move the seat to a slightly different position. The POL \(Passenger Occupancy Light\) light should now function correctly. In some cases the Air bag Warning Light was illuminated.
- [B720417](/bulletins/10166373.md), 2019-10-21, Service bulletin: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES. FALSE WARNINGS THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED WITHOUT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLED: Acoustic and visual warnings indicate that the front passenger seat is occupied and the safety belt is not fastened when the seat is actually unoccupied.
- [B720417](/bulletins/10153777.md), 2019-02-25, Service bulletin: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES. FALSE WARNINGS THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED WITHOUT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLED. Acoustic and visual warnings indicate that the front passenger seat is occupied and the seat belt is not fastened.
- [B720417](/bulletins/10149548.md), 2018-11-26, Service bulletin: AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEAT BELTS. FALSE WARNINGS THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED WITHOUT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLED. Acoustic and visual warnings indicate that the front passenger seat is occupied and the seat belt is not fastened, when the seat is actually unoccupied. If the situation is currently present, sit in the seat and move the seat to a different position then the POL \(Passenger Occupancy Light\) light will function correctly. In some cases the Air bag Warning Light was illuminated. Advanced Crash Safety Module \(ACSM\) fault "930A1C \- Front passenger seat occupancy detection transmitting fault \(moisture\)" is stored. 1. Electronics \(for example smart phones or laptops\) are connected to the USB charging port or cigarette lighter and placed on the seat. 2. The seat was wet \(e.g. very high humidity, spilled liquids or rain\). 3. Faulty plug connection to Evaluation Electronics CIS \(Capacitive Interior Sensing\). 4. Excessive spacing between seat mat sensor signal wires and their grounding shield sleeve. \* Drying the seat mat due to moisture. \* If there is no moisture, secure loose cables and install 2 cable ties \* If the 2 cables ties are already installed properly, replace the seat mat \* Statement added to SI \- do not replace the CIS electronics or the ACSM module for this siutation.

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