Component Description
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
BMW of North America, LLC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20150529
End Date Of Manufacturing
20150605
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
16
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20160208
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
BMW of North America, LLC
Report Received Date
20151228
Record Creation Date
20151228
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
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.
Consequence Summary
Impaired DSC functionality may negatively impact vehicle handling and braking and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary
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.