BMW Recall of certain 2018 230i, M240i, M2, and X3, 30i SAV vehicles

December 8, 2017 Motor Sports NewsWire Motorsports, OEM Automotive, Recall Comments Off on BMW Recall of certain 2018 230i, M240i, M2, and X3, 30i SAV vehicles

WASHINGTON, D.C. – December 8, 2017 – (Motor Sports Newswire) –

BMW RECALL: Software Error for Instrument Panel/FMVSS 101

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.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V719000

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,188

Make Model Model Year(s)
BMW 230I 2018
BMW M2 2018
BMW M240I 2018
BMW X3 2018

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.”

Remedy: 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.

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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