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September 30, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V598000
Rearview Camera Image Obscured/FMVSS 111
If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V598
Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
Components BACK OVER PREVENTION
Potential Number of Units Affected 312
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X3 sDrive 30i, X3 xDrive 30i, X3M 40i, X3 xDrive 30e, X4 xDrive 30i, X4M 40i, 530i, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 550e, 550e xDrive, and 550e iPerformance vehicles. A small portion of the rearview image may be slightly obscured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, “Rear Visibility.”
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, program the rearview camera with updated software. The recall began November 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
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