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BMW improperly drilled holes within the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) hydraulic unit may restrict one or more pistons impairing the DSC functions, including braking.

NHTSA campaign 15V-882 · Reported December 28, 2015 · 16 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
BMW i8
VEHICLES AFFECTED
16
REMEDY
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the DSC hydraulic unit, and replace if necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the electronic stability control (esc). Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

Improperly drilled holes within the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) hydraulic unit may restrict one or more pistons impairing the DSC functions, including braking.

WHY IT MATTERS

Impaired DSC functionality may negatively impact vehicle handling and braking and increase the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the DSC hydraulic unit, and replace if necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 15V-882.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2015BMW i8

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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