BMW I8: Electronic stability control (esc)

Date

Dec. 28, 2015

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW I8 (2015)

Component

Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

16

What can happen

Impaired DSC functionality may negatively impact vehicle handling and braking and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

Feb. 8, 2016

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

15V882000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.