CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2015 BMW i8 vehicles built between May 29, 2015 and June 5, 2015 may have improperly drilled holes in the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) hydraulic unit. These holes can restrict one or more pistons, which may impair DSC functions, including braking.
If DSC is impaired, the vehicle's handling and braking may be negatively affected, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and arrange the repair promptly.
BMW will notify affected owners. Dealers will inspect the DSC hydraulic unit and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. The recall began February 8, 2016. You can also contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW I8 | 2015 |
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