BMW I8 (2015): Electronic stability control (esc)
Recall 15V882000 · Dec 28, 2015 · BMW of North America, LLC
16
vehicles affected
16
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V882000
- Date
- Dec 28, 2015
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 16
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electronic stability control (esc)
- Model years
- 2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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 can happen
Impaired DSC functionality may negatively impact vehicle handling and braking and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
1 model, 1 model year in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V882000?
1 model: BMW I8 (2015), about 16 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V882000?
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.
What can happen?
Impaired DSC functionality may negatively impact vehicle handling and braking and increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.