BMW — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2024-08-22
BMW car's brake system electronics may have signal interference, requiring higher pedal force
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| Country | Australia |
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| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2024-08-22 |
| Manufacturer | B M W AUSTRALIA LTD. |
| Models affected | MINI and Alpina X models |
| Model year | 2022 - 2024 |
| Units affected | 26499 |
| Defect | Due to a manufacturing defect, signal interference may occur within the electronics of the brake system. If the fault occurs, a higher pedal force may be required for braking. The anti-lock braking system and dynamic stability control will also not be available._x000D_ Note: Drivers will be alerted by the brake warning light in the instrument cluster and a message will appear on the central display. The vehicle remains controllable; however, a higher pedal force may be required for braking and in certain conditions, braking distance may be extended. A reduction in braking performance could i… |
| Remedy | Owners of affected vehicles will receive written communication from BMW Australia._x000D_ If a warning message is displayed on the central display, drivers should follow the instructions provided and promptly contact their nearest BMW Dealer._x000D_ BMW request owners action any Remote Software Update if they receive a request on their vehicle's central display |
| Recall number | REC-006061 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
What this means for sellers
| Likely platform / channel actions | OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback. |
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| Self-check for comparable products | Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here. |
| Rules & standards likely involved | the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards |
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