Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The hands-on detection system in your vehicle relies on a camera and sensor to monitor your hands on the steering wheel. In some 2023-2024 models, the connection to this system wasn't installed correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the system doesn't work, it might not detect when your hands leave the steering wheel, so the emergency assist system won't engage. This could lead to a loss of control and an increased risk of a collision.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will check the connection and reattach it if necessary, all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair when you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 740i, 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive, i7 eDrive50, i7 xDrive60, i7 M70, 2024 750e xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, i5 eDrive40, and i5 M60 vehicles. The ground connection to the steering wheel may not have been attached correctly, resulting in an inoperative hands-on detection system.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inoperative hands-on detection system may fail to detect when the driver's hands are not on the steering wheel and therefore not engage the emergency stopping assistant system, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and reattach the ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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