NHTSA Recall # | 138512 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V374000 |
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Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Supplier | BMW |
Brand | BMW |
Model | X3 |
Model Year | 2019 |
Component | LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST |
Date of notification | 19/07/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 26/04/18 |
End date of manufacturing | 02/05/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 06/06/18 |
Report created | 08/06/18 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 51 |
Defect summary | Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2018-2019 bmw x3 xdrive30i, x3 sdrive30i, and x3 m40i vehicles equipped with the "active lane keeping assistant" option. The steering wheel may be incompatible with the lane keeping assistant function and may not detect if the driver's hands are off the wheel. |
Consequence summary | If the sensors do not properly detect the driver's hands are off the wheel, the driver may not be alerted by one or more warning signals, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on july 19, 2018. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |