BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2023 760i xDrive and i7 xDrive60 vehicles equipped
— Recall Campaign #23V050000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 760i xDrive and i7 xDrive60 vehicles equipped with the Executive Lounge Seating Package. In certain seat monitoring conditions, the front passenger seat electronic control unit (ECU) software may not recognize the seat position, and disable the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and active headrest.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 397 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
23V050000
| Manufacturer: | BMW of North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 03, 2023 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 23V050000 |
| Units affected: | 397 |
- Description:
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 760i xDrive and i7 xDrive60 vehicles equipped with the Executive Lounge Seating Package. In certain seat monitoring conditions, the front passenger seat electronic control unit (ECU) software may not recognize the seat position, and disable the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and active headrest.
- Consequeces:
- A disabled front passenger air bag, knee air bag, or active headrest will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will reprogram the front passenger seat electronic control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2023. 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.nhtsa.gov.