2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Posted on: 2023-12-26
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2024 i5 edrive40 and i5 m60 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
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 february 16, 2024. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: this is an expansion of recall 23v-026.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #2 - FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Posted on: 2023-12-26
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2024 i5 edrive40 and i5 m60 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
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 february 16, 2024. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: this is an expansion of recall 23v-026.
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.nhtsa.gov.