Bmw recall: Electronic stability control (esc)
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 i8 vehicles manufactured May 29, 2015, to June 5, 2015. Improperly drilled holes within the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) hydraulic unit may restrict one or more pistons impairing the DSC functions, including braking.
What could happen
Impaired DSC functionality may negatively impact vehicle handling and braking and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the DSC hydraulic unit, and replace if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw I8 2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V882000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 28, 2015
- Owners notified
- Feb 8, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 16
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 29, 2015 to Jun 5, 2015
- Part
- Electronic stability control (esc)
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw / Mini recall: Electrical system Sep 30, 2020
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Aug 14, 2019
- Bmw recall: Equipment Sep 20, 2018
- Bmw / Mini / Rolls-Royce recall: Air bags Dec 20, 2016
- Bmw recall: Fuel system, gasoline Oct 27, 2014
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.