Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #17V719000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V719000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Affecting 2018 230i, 230i xdrive, m240i, m240i xdrive, m2, and x3 xdrive 30i sav vehicles Includes 3,188 affected units, Software Error for Instrument Panel/FMVSS 101, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2018 230i, 230i xdrive, m240i, m240i xdrive, m2, and x3 xdrive 30i sav vehicles

Defect Summary

Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2018 230i, 230i xdrive, m240i, m240i xdrive, m2, and x3 xdrive 30i sav vehicles. these vehicles may have an error in the software for the instrument panel, causing the display to not properly illuminate. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 101, "control and displays."

Corrective Action

Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster display software, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin january 8, 2018. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V719000
Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2017-11-15T00:00:00
Subject: Software error for instrument panel/fmvss 101
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 3,188

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2018 230i, 230i xdrive, m240i, m240i xdrive, m2, and x3 xdrive 30i sav vehicles. these vehicles may have an error in the software for the instrument panel, causing the display to not properly illuminate. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 101, "control and displays."
Consequence Summary: If the display does not illuminate during start up or does not illuminate various control and warning symbols while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster display software, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin january 8, 2018. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 96.38

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NHTSA ID: 17V719000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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