Defect Description For Recall
BMW Of North America, Llc (BMW) Is Recalling Certain 2020 BMW 745E Xdrive Vehicles. A Software Error In The Electronic Control Unit (Ecu) May Disable The Audible Warning Signal For An Unbelted Driver To Fasten Their Seat Belt. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 208, “Occupant Crash ProteCTIon.”
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
745E
Year
2020
Recall Campaign Number
19V589000
Component Description
Seat Belts
Effect Of Defect
Without An Audible Warning, The Driver May Forget To Buckle The Seat Belt, Increasing Their Risk Of Injury In The Event Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
BMW Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Update The Ecu Software, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began October 11, 2019. Owners May Contact BMW Customer Service At 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20190222
End Of Manufacture
20190726
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
173
Date Owners Notified
20191011
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20190812
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
208