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BMW Korea Co., Ltd. BMW 520d xDrive Sedan, BMW 520i, BMW 523d, BMW 523d xDrive, BMW 530e, BMW 530e xDrive Sedan, BMW 53… — recall

Automotive · South Korea · 2024-09-12

BMW 5 and 7 Series ADASS function may not operate due to poor ground connection

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-09-12
Manufacturer	BMW Korea Co., Ltd.
Models affected	BMW 520d xDrive Sedan, BMW 520i, BMW 523d, BMW 523d xDrive, BMW 530e, BMW 530e xDrive Sedan, BMW 530i xDrive, BMW 740d xDrive, BMW 740i xDrive, BMW 750e xDrive, BMW i5 eDrive40, BMW i5 M60 xDrive, BMW i5 xDrive40, BMW i7 eDrive50, BMW i7 M70 xDrive, BMW i7 xDrive60
Units affected	2787
Defect	Recall due to the possibility that the ADASS [Advanced Driver Assistance Steering System] function may not operate normally because the ground connection is not established due to a missing washer at the grounding cable connection point related to the ADASS within the steering wheel during vehicle production. In such cases, even if the driver's hands are on the steering wheel, it may be recognized as hands-on, potentially causing the ADASS 'hands-off warning function' not to activate or the ADASS not to disengage. (This is non-compliant with the safety standards stipulated in Article 89 (Stee…
Component	Steering system, other
Remedy	Inspect the fastening condition of the grounding cable connection inside the steering wheel and install a washer if necessary.
Recall number	5368
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.
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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