NHTSA Recall # | 151417 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V443000 |
MFG Compaign # | |
Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Supplier | BMW |
Brand | BMW |
Model | X3 |
Model Year | 2020 |
Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA |
Date of notification | 14/08/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 12/01/25 |
End date of manufacturing | 12/01/25 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 29/07/20 |
Report created | 29/07/20 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 111 |
Estimated number of affected units | 5 |
Defect summary | Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2020 x3 sdrive40i, x3 xdrive40i and x3m40i vehicles. These vehicles were not programmed with rearview camera software during assembly, therefore, when the transmission is shifted to reverse, a rearview image is not displayed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rearview mirrors." |
Consequence summary | An inoperative rearview camera display can increase the risk of a crash when reversing. |
Corrective action | Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will program the affected vehicles with rearview camera software, free of charge. The recall began august 14, 2020. All vehicles have been remedied as of november 9, 2020. 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). |