Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #23V026000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 23V026000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Affecting 2022-2023 i4 edrive40 and ix xdrive50 electric vehicles Includes 3,431 affected units, Pedestrian Warning Sound Malfunction/FMVSS 141, component: BACK OVER PREVENTION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2022-2023 i4 edrive40 and ix xdrive50 electric vehicles

Defect Summary

Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2022-2023 i4 edrive40 and ix xdrive50 electric vehicles. during vehicle start-up, the artificial sound generator control unit may experience a fault and fail to generate the external pedestrian warning sound. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 141, "minimum sound requirements for hybrid and electric vehicles."

Corrective Action

Dealers will update the external artificial sound generator software, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed march 9, 2023. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 23V026000
Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2023-01-25T00:00:00
Subject: Pedestrian warning sound malfunction/fmvss 141
Component: Back Over Prevention
Potentially Affected Units: 3,431

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2022-2023 i4 edrive40 and ix xdrive50 electric vehicles. during vehicle start-up, the artificial sound generator control unit may experience a fault and fail to generate the external pedestrian warning sound. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 141, "minimum sound requirements for hybrid and electric vehicles."
Consequence Summary: Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Dealers will update the external artificial sound generator software, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed march 9, 2023. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 99.21

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NHTSA ID: 23V026000
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Created At: 1742808662
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