Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, NHTSA NEWS—MOTOR VEHICLES—BMW recalls over 11K vehicles due to unintentional activation of cruise control, (Jun 21, 2023)
Organizations Mentioned:BMW of North America, LLC
By Deja Rothschild
A sudden increase in vehicle speed can increase the risk of a crash.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling approximately 11,180 2022-2024 iX xDrive50 and iX M60 vehicles because the driver may unintentionally reactivate the cruise control system while turning the steering wheel at low speeds, resulting in a sudden increase of vehicle speed (NHTSA Recall Notice, No. 23V409, Report receipt date: June 7, 2023).
Remedy. Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 28, 2023.
Contact information. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. 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.
Companies: BMW of North America, LLC
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