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September 29, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V725000
Front Parking Light Malfunction/FMVSS 108
A loss of illumination from one of the parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V725
Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 3,315
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW
) is recalling certain 2023 X7 xDrive40i, and X7 M60i vehicles. In certain vehicle operating conditions, only one of the two front parking lights may remain illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.”
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the electronic control unit for the front parking lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. 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.nhtsa.gov.
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SIB 63 05 22
2023-04-28
RECALL 22V-725: FRONT LAMPS
Please perform the procedure outlined in this Service Information on all affected vehicles before customer delivery. In the event the customer has already taken delivery of the vehicle, please perform the procedure the next time the vehicle is in the shop.
What’s New (Specific text highlighted):
- Procedure
MODEL
E-Series | Model Description | Production Date |
G07 | X7 Sports Activity Vehicle | March 9, 2022 – September 20, 2022 |
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Affected vehicles which require this Campaign to be completed will show it as “Open” when checked either in AIR, the “Service Menu” of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System), ISPA NEXT/AWP or Warranty Vehicle Inquiry.
SITUATION
BMW AG is conducting a Voluntary Non-Compliance Recall (effective September 22, 2022) on certain Model Year 2023 BMW
X7 SAV vehicles that were produced between March 9, 2022 and September 20, 2022.
Due to an electronic control unit (ECU) programming issue, affected vehicles may not meet a US Federal Requirement regarding the interaction* between the side cornering lights (circled), the daytime running lights (DRL; alternatively the low beams); and the turn signals (arrow).
*When signaling a turn, the cornering light illuminates on the intended side and the DRL goes out. After the turn, the DRL illuminates and the cornering light is supposed to go out. Instead, the cornering light remains on.
CAUSE
Software error in the FLM (Front Light Electronic Module).
CORRECTION
Program the vehicle using ISTA version 4.37.4x.
PROCEDURE
1. Determine the vehicle’s current I-Level by either AIR or Key Reader/ISPA NEXT/AWP applications.
- If the vehicle’s I-Level is below S18A-22-07-557, continue to step 2
- If the vehicle’s I-Level is equal to and/or greater than S18A-22-07-557, no repair is needed
2. Program the vehicle using ISTA version 37.4x (S18A-22-07-557) or higher. The software was released October 11, 2022.
Note: ISTA will automatically reprogram and code all programmable control modules that do not have the latest software.
Always connect a BMW-approved battery charger/power supply (SIB 04 23 10) when performing programming.
PARTS INFORMATION
No parts are required.
Non-Compliance Recall
22V-xyz
Front Lamps
Model Year 2023
BMW X7 SAV
Issue Date: 09/22/2022
Q1. Which BMW Group models in the US are potentially affected by this Non-Compliance Recall?
Model Year 2023 BMW X7 SAV models in the US are potentially affected.
Q2. What is the specific issue?
Due to an electronic control unit (ECU) programming issue, potentially affected vehicles may not meet a Federal Requirement regarding the interaction between the turn signals and the day time running lamps.
Q3. Why are other models / vehicles not included in this Non-Compliance Recall?
Other models have appropriate ECU programming.
Q4. Can I continue to drive my vehicle?
Yes. However, when you are notified by BMW of this Non-Compliance Recall, please contact an authorized BMW
center to schedule an appointment as soon as possible. For the latest updates to this Non-Compliance Recall, please visit bmwusa.com/recall. If you are not the only driver of this vehicle, please advise all other drivers of this important information.
Q5. How did BMW Group become aware of the issue?
BMW Group became aware of the issue through its quality control procedures.
Q6. How will I be informed of this Non-Compliance Recall?
Owners of potentially affected vehicles will be notified via First Class mail and requested to schedule an appointment with an authorized BMW center to have the remedy performed. Owners can locate their nearest authorized BMW
center at bmwusa.com/dealer.
To ensure BMW has your recent contact and vehicle information, owners should visit bmwusa.com/recall and click on “Manage recall notices and contact information”.
Q7. How will my vehicle be remedied?
The ECU will be reprogrammed for free and will take approximately one hour.
Q8. Do I have to wait for BMW to contact me to have the remedy performed?
Yes. We are in the process of implementing this Safety Recall to ensure that the necessary parts, tools, and procedures are available. For the latest updates to this recall, please visit bmwusa.com/recall.
Chronology :
On September 7, 2022, during functional quality checks at a vehicle assembly plant, it was noticed that a parking lamp on only one side of the vehicle remained illuminated. An engineering review was initiated.
Functional tests of the front lamps were conducted involving various lamp configurations and vehicle settings.
A review of front lamp regulatory requirements including FMVSS 108 was performed.
On September 16th, preliminary information suggested that a possible non-compliance might exist. Further reviews and assessments were conducted.
Vehicle assembly information and supplier production records were reviewed to determine the number and production dates of potentially affected vehicles.
On September 21, 2022, BMW decided to conduct a voluntary non-compliance recall.
BMW has not received any reports, nor is BMW
otherwise aware, of any accidents or injuries that may be related to this issue.
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
BMW![]() | X7 | 2023 |
10 Associated Documents
Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-22V725-3863.PDF 214.004KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-22V725-1104.pdf 645.128KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-22V725-4232.pdf 271.982KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Thursday, September 22, 2022
RCMN-22V725-3265.pdf 288.786KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Dealer Message re BMW Recall 22V-725: Front Lamps – Software now available!
RCMN-22V725-8475.pdf 147.376KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-22V725-8440.pdf 733.093KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2022-4
RCLQRT-22V725-7751.PDF 211.137KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-22V725-9023.pdf 273.897KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2023-1
RCLQRT-22V725-0846.PDF 211.242KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2023-2
RCLQRT-22V725-4432.PDF 211.328KB
Latest Recalls Documents
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5/1/23, 8:30 AM 63 05 22_RECALL 22V-725: FRONT LAMPS about:blank 1/4 SIB 63 05 22 RECALL 22V-725: FRONT LAMPS 2023-04-28 This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B63 05 22 dated October 2022. What’s New (Specific text highlighted): Procedure MODEL E-Series Model Description Production Date G07 X7 Sports Activity Vehicle March 9, 2022 – September 20, 2022 AFFECTED VEHICLES Affected vehicles which require this Campaign to be completed will show it as “Open” when checked either in AIR, the “Service Menu” of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System), ISPA NEXT/AWP or Warranty Vehicle Inquiry. SITUATION BMW AG is conducting a Voluntary Non- Compliance Recall (effective September 22, 2022) on certain Model Year 2023 BMW
X7 SAV vehicles that were produced between March 9, 2022 and September 20, 2022. Due to an electronic control unit (ECU) programming issue, affected vehicles may not meet a US Federal Requirement regarding the interaction* between the side cornering lights (circled), the daytime running lights (DRL; alternatively the low beams); and the turn signals (arrow). *When signaling a turn, the cornering light illuminates on the intended side and the DRL goes out. After the turn, the DRL illuminates and the cornering light is supposed to go out. Instead, the cornering light remains on. CAUSE Software error in the FLM (Front Light Electronic Module). CORRECTION Program the vehicle using ISTA version 4.37.4x. PROCEDURE 1. Determine the vehicle’s current I-Level by either AIR or Key Reader/ISPA NEXT/AWP applications. If the vehicle’s I-Level is below S18A-22-07-557, continue to step 2 If the vehicle’s I-Level is equal to and/or greater than S18A-22-07-557, no repair is needed 2. Program the vehicle using ISTA version 4.37.4x (S18A-22-07-557) or higher. The software was released October 11, 2022. Note: ISTA will automatically reprogram and code all programmable control modules that do not have the latest software. Copyright ©2023 BMW
of North America, Inc. 5/1/23, 8:30 AM 63 05 22_RECALL 22V-725: FRONT LAMPS about:blank 2/4 Always connect a BMW
-approved battery charger/power supply (SIB 04 23 10) when performing programming. PARTS INFORMATION No parts are required. CLAIM INFORMATION During this workshop visit, the affected vehicle may also show one or more programming and encoding Technical Campaign repairs open, the programming and encoding procedure may only be invoiced one time. Select one of these open Technical Campaigns to perform and submit for updating the vehicle to the required I-level or higher. Please be sure to also perform any additional before and/or after work (including attaching labels) as required by the open campaigns on the vehicle. Close any other open programming and encoding Campaign repairs as outlined in the corresponding Service Information Bulletin. As determined by the above, reimbursement for this Recall will be via normal claim entry utilizing the work package information below that applies. Defect Code: 0063840100 — Completion before the first vehicle delivery to a customer or the vehicle is already in the workshop Work Pkg Labor Operation Description (Plus work) Labor Allowance # 1 00 73 603 Programming and encoding the vehicle control units, includes Carrying out vehicle test (00 00 556/61 21 528) 8 FRU Or: # 2 00 73 604 Programming and encoding the vehicle control units was performed in conjunction with another campaign/repair prior to or during this workshop visit (vehicle is already at the specified Target integration level or higher, no repair is necessary) 1 FRU Or: The vehicle arrives at your center and this Recall shows open (No other Main work will be performed or claimed during this workshop visit) Work Pkg Labor Operation Description (Main work) Labor Allowance # 3 00 73 063 Programming and encoding the vehicle control units, includes Carrying out vehicle test (00 00 006/61 21 528) 10 FRU Or: # 4 00 73 064 Programming and encoding the vehicle control units was performed in conjunction with another campaign/repair prior to this workshop visit (vehicle is already at the specified Target integration level or higher, no repair is necessary) 1 FRU Copyright ©2023 BMW
of North America, Inc. 5/1/23, 8:30 AM 63 05 22_RECALL 22V-725: FRONT LAMPS about:blank 3/4 Only one of the flat rate labor operation codes listed above can be used for claim submission/reimbursement purposes. Also, only one Main work flat rate labor operation code can be claimed per workshop visit. Claim Repair Comments Only reference the SIB number and the work package (Pkg) number performed in the RO technician notes and the claim comments (For example: B63 05 22 WP 1), unless otherwise required by State law. Reimbursement of Prior Customer-Pay Repairs (TREAD Act) Based on the issue and the age of the Affected Vehicles being addressed by this Safety Recall Campaign, a reimbursement request for a qualifying prior customer-pay repair is not likely. However, if you do receive a reimbursement request from a customer for a prior repair that may qualify, please contact the Warranty department (include a legible copy of the invoice) through IDS by selecting Coverage, Policy, Coding Questions and Mileage Corrections. The Warranty department will review and respond to your inquiry accordingly. FEEDBACK REGARDING THIS BULLETIN Technical Feedback To submit feedback for the technical topics of this bulletin: Submit your feedback in the rating box at the top of this bulletin Warranty Feedback To submit feedback for the CLAIMS section of this bulletin: Submit an IDS ticket to the Warranty Department, or use the chat available in the Warranty Documentation Portal Parts Feedback To submit feedback for the PARTS section of this bulletin: Submit an IDS ticket to the Parts Department Supporting Materials picture_as_pdf B630522 Recall Notice.pdf picture_as_pdf B630522_22V-xyz-FAQ-(22Sep2022).pdf Copyright ©2023 BMW
of North America, Inc. 5/1/23, 8:30 AM 63 05 22_RECALL 22V-725: FRONT LAMPS about:blank 4/4 Copyright ©2023 BMW
of North America, Inc. Attachment to B63 05 22 September 2022 NON-COMPLIANCE RECALL NOTICE To: All Center Operators, Sales Managers, Service Manager, Parts Manager and Warranty Processor RE: Recall 22V-xxx: Front Lamps – B63 05 22 BMW
AG is conducting a Voluntary Non-Compliance Recall (effective September 22, 2022) on certain Model Year 2023 BMW
X7 SAV vehicles that were produced between March 9, 2022 and September 20, 2022. Please be reminded that it is a violation of federal law (The Safety Act) for you to sell, lease or deliver any new motor vehicle covered by this notification until the recall repair has been performed. This means that centers may not legally deliver new motor vehicles to consumers until they are fixed or use/sell replacement equipment/parts subject to this recall. Note also that substantial civil penalties apply to violations of the Safety Act. Also, you should not sell, lease or deliver any Certified Pre-Owned or used vehicles subject to a safety recall until the repair is completed. Please follow any special instructions that we provide to you for the return or disposition of recall parts. We appreciate all your assistance with this Recall. Attachment to B63 05 22 September 2022 Non-Compliance Recall 22V-xyz Front Lamps Model Year 2023 BMW
X7 SAV Issue Date: 09/22/2022 Q1. Which BMW
Group models in the US are potentially affected by this Non-Compliance Recall? Model Year 2023 BMW
X7 SAV models in the US are potentially affected. Q2. What is the specific issue? Due to an electronic control unit (ECU) programming issue, potentially affected vehicles may not meet a Federal Requirement regarding the interaction between the turn signals and the day time running lamps. Q3. Why are other models / vehicles not included in this Non-Compliance Recall? Other models have appropriate ECU programming. Q4. Can I continue to drive my vehicle? Yes. However, when you are notified by BMW
of this Non-Compliance Recall, please contact an authorized BMW
center to schedule an appointment as soon as possible. For the latest updates to this Non-Compliance Recall, please visit bmwusa.com/recall. If you are not the only driver of this vehicle, please advise all other drivers of this important information. Q5. How did BMW
Group become aware of the issue? BMW
Group became aware of the issue through its quality control procedures. Q6. How will I be informed of this Non-Compliance Recall? Owners of potentially affected vehicles will be notified via First Class mail and requested to schedule an appointment with an authorized BMW
center to have the remedy performed. Owners can locate their nearest authorized BMW
center at bmwusa.com/dealer. To ensure BMW
has your recent contact and vehicle information, owners should visit bmwusa.com/recall and click on “Manage recall notices and contact information”. Q7. How will my vehicle be remedied? The ECU will be reprogrammed for free and will take approximately one hour. Q8. Do I have to wait for BMW
to contact me to have the remedy performed? Yes. We are in the process of implementing this Safety Recall to ensure that the necessary parts, tools, and procedures are available. For the latest updates to this recall, please visit bmwusa.com/recall.
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SAMPLE Company BMW of North America, LLC BMW
Group Company Mailing Address PO Box 1227 Westwood NJ 07675- 1227 Telephone (800) 525-7417 Fax (201) 930-8362 E-mail CustomerRelations@ bmwusa.com Internet bmwusa.com BMW
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL BMW
of North America, LLC Spanish translation on back side Traducción en español en el lado inverso Remedy is Available 1 November 2022 Dear BMW
Owner / Lessee: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. BMW
AG has decided that certain Model Year 2023 BMW
X7 SAV models fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 108 (Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment). Our records indicate that you are the owner of a potentially affected vehicle. Why are we contacting you? We are pleased to inform you that we are ready to perform this recall. If you have not had this recall performed, please contact your authorized BMW
center immediately to schedule an appointment. Please visit bmwusa.com/dealer to locate your nearest BMW
center. What could happen? In certain vehicle operating conditions, only one of the two parking lamps may remain illuminated. This could be confusing for other road users which could increase the risk of a crash. If you are not the only driver of this vehicle, please advise all other drivers and passengers of this important information. What will BMW
do? The front parking lamp software will be updated for free which should take about one hour. There may be some options to help overcome the inconvenience of bringing your vehicle in for service, if needed. Contact your local BMW
center to check what may be available. What if I am not the current owner of this vehicle? If you changed your address or sold the vehicle, please let us know by visiting bmwusa.com/mybmw or by contacting BMW
Customer Relations (see left side of page for contact info). If you are a vehicle lessor, Federal Regulations require you to forward this notice to your lessee within ten days. What if I have additional questions? For the latest updates to this recall, please visit bmwusa.com/recall. Should you have any questions about this recall, please contact your authorized BMW
center. If you need additional assistance, please contact BMW
Customer Relations. If your BMW
center is unable to remedy the defect without charge or within a reasonable period of time, you may notify the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., Washington, DC 20590, call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. Please be assured that your safety is important to us, and we sincerely apologize if this recall causes any inconvenience. We recommend that you and your passengers wear your safety belt at all times. Sincerely, This notice applies to your vehicle, . Recall Campaign No. 22V-725: Front Parking Lamps SAMPLE Empresa BMW
of North America, LLC BMW
Group Company Dirección postal PO Box 1227 Westwood, NJ 07675- 1227 Teléfono (800) 525-7417 Fax (201) 930-8362 Correo electrónico CustomerRelations@ bmwusa.com Sitio web bmwusa.com BMW
IMPORTANTE RETIRADA POR MOTIVOS DE SEGURIDAD Noviembre de 2022 Estimado propietario o arrendatario de un vehículo BMW
: Le enviamos este aviso de acuerdo con la Ley Nacional de Seguridad de Tránsito y Vehículos (National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act). BMW
AG ha determinado que ciertos modelos X7 SAV año 2023 de BMW
no cumplen el Estándar Federal de Seguridad de Vehículos Motorizados (FMVSS) número 108 (Luces, dispositivos reflectantes y equipos asociados). Según nuestros registros, usted es propietario de un vehículo que podría estar afectado. ¿Por qué nos comunicamos con usted? Nos complace informarle que estamos listos para realizar esta retirada. Si no se ha hecho la retirada, comuníquese de inmediato con el centro autorizado de BMW
para programar una cita. Visite bmwusa.com/dealer para encontrar el centro de BMW
más cercano a usted. ¿Qué podría suceder? En determinadas condiciones de funcionamiento del vehículo, solo una de las luces de estacionamiento permanece encendida. Esto podría generar confusión para otros conductores en la carretera y podría aumentar el riesgo de accidentes. Si usted no es la única persona que conduce este vehículo, comparta esta información importante con los otros conductores y pasajeros. ¿Qué hará BMW
? Se actualizará el software de las luces de estacionamiento delanteras de forma gratuita; esto tomará aproximadamente una hora. Podría haber algunas opciones para ayudarlo en caso de que sea un inconveniente llevar el vehículo para repararlo, si fuera necesario. Comuníquese con su centro local de BMW
para consultar cuáles son las opciones disponibles. ¿Qué ocurre si no soy el propietario actual de este vehículo? Si cambió de dirección o vendió el vehículo, debe informarlo en bmwusa.com/mybmw o comunicarse con el Servicio de Atención al Cliente de BMW
(BMW
Customer Relations) (consulte la información de contacto en el lado izquierdo de la página). Si usted es arrendador del vehículo, las reglamentaciones federales exigen que reenvíe este aviso a su arrendatario en un plazo de diez días. ¿Qué debo hacer si tengo más preguntas? Para conocer las últimas actualizaciones sobre esta retirada, visite bmwusa.com/recall. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre esta retirada, comuníquese con su centro autorizado de BMW
. Si necesita más ayuda, comuníquese con el Servicio de Atención al Cliente de BMW
. Si el centro de BMW
no puede resolver el defecto sin cargo o en un plazo razonable, usted puede notificar al administrador de la Administración Nacional de Seguridad de Tránsito en Carreteras (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), en 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., Washington, DC 20590, llamar a la Línea gratuita directa de seguridad vehicular (Vehicle Safety Hotline) al 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) o visitar el sitio web http://www.safercar.gov. Le garantizamos que nos importa su seguridad y le pedimos sinceras disculpas si esta retirada le causa algún inconveniente. Recomendamos que usted y sus pasajeros usen el cinturón de seguridad en todo momento. Atentamente. BMW
of North America, LLC Hay una reparación disponible English translation on front side Traducción en inglés en el frentec 1 Este aviso se aplica a su vehículo, . Campaña de retirada n.º 22V-725: Luces de estacionamiento delanteras
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From: Broadcast Messaging System To: DL-BMS_Message_Monitors Subject: BMW Recall 22V-725: Front Lamps – Software now available! Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2022 12:14:26 PM Publish Date: From: Expiration Date: October 12, 2022 Technical Service October 26, 2022 DCSnet Message Urgent Subject: BMW
Recall 22V-725: Front Lamps – Software now available! Update as of October 12, 2022: Software is now available and bulletin B63 05 22 has been revised and posted on TIS. Message from October 6, 2022: BMW
AG is conducting a Voluntary Non-Compliance Recall (effective September 22, 2022) on certain Model Year 2023 BMW
X7 SAV vehicles that were produced between March 9, 2022 and September 20, 2022. Due to an electronic control unit (ECU) programming issue, potentially affected vehicles may not meet a Federal Requirement regarding the interaction between the turn signals and the day time running lamps. The ECU will be reprogrammed. Software is expected to be available later in October. The Recall Notice and Q&A have been attached for further information. The bulletin will be updated when additional information becomes available. Sincerely, Technical Service Attachments: No Attachments Recipients: BMW
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SAV (Light Trucks), All Offering, All Region, All Areas, All Departments, All Personnel BMW
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From: Broadcast Messaging System To: DL-BMS_Message_Monitors Subject: BMW Recall 22V-xxx: Front Lamps Date: Thursday, September 22, 2022 12:22:43 PM Publish Date: From: Expiration Date: September 22, 2022 Technical Service October 6, 2022 DCSnet Message Urgent Subject: BMW
Recall 22V-xxx: Front Lamps BMW
AG is conducting a Voluntary Non-Compliance Recall (effective September 22, 2022) on certain Model Year 2023 BMW
X7 SAV vehicles that were produced between March 9, 2022 and September 20, 2022. Due to an electronic control unit (ECU) programming issue, potentially affected vehicles may not meet a Federal Requirement regarding the interaction between the turn signals and the day time running lamps. The ECU will be reprogrammed. Software is expected to be available later in October. The Recall Notice and Q&A have been attached for further information. The bulletin will be updated when additional information becomes available. Sincerely, Technical Service Attachments: B630522 Recall Notice[1663862994924].pdf B630522[1663862994924].pdf B630522_22V-xyz-FAQ-(22Sep2022)[1663862994924].pdf B630522 Recall Notice[1663862994924].pdf B630522[1663862994924].pdf B630522_22V-xyz-FAQ-(22Sep2022)[1663862994924].pdf Recipients: BMW
Passenger Cars, All Offering, All Region, All Areas, All Departments, All Personnel BMW
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Passenger Cars, CC-All 9/26/22, 10:30 AM 63 05 22_Recall 22V-xxx: Front Lamps 1/1 SIB 63 05 22 Recall 22V-xxx: Front Lamps 2022-09-22 MODEL E-Series Model Description Production Date G07 X7 Sports Activity Vehicle March 9, 2022 – September 20, 2022 AFFECTED VEHICLES Vehicles which require this Recall Campaign to be completed will show it as “Open” when checked either in AIR, the “Service Menu” of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System), ISPA Next or Warranty Vehicle Inquiry. SITUATION BMW
AG is conducting a Voluntary Non-Compliance Recall (effective September 22, 2022) on certain Model Year 2023 BMW
X7 SAV vehicles that were produced between March 9, 2022 and September 20, 2022. Due to an electronic control unit (ECU) programming issue, potentially affected vehicles may not meet a Federal Requirement regarding the interaction between the turn signals and the day time running lamps. The ECU will be reprogrammed. Software is expected to be available later in October. The Recall Notice and Q&A have been attached for further information. The bulletin will be updated when additional information becomes available. Supporting Materials picture_as_pdf B630522_22V-xyz-FAQ-(22Sep2022).pdf picture_as_pdf B630522 Recall Notice.pdf Copyright ©2022 BMW
of North America, Inc. Attachment to B63 05 22 September 2022 NON-COMPLIANCE RECALL NOTICE To: All Center Operators, Sales Managers, Service Manager, Parts Manager and Warranty Processor RE: Recall 22V-xxx: Front Lamps – B63 05 22 BMW
AG is conducting a Voluntary Non-Compliance Recall (effective September 22, 2022) on certain Model Year 2023 BMW
X7 SAV vehicles that were produced between March 9, 2022 and September 20, 2022. Please be reminded that it is a violation of federal law (The Safety Act) for you to sell, lease or deliver any new motor vehicle covered by this notification until the recall repair has been performed. This means that centers may not legally deliver new motor vehicles to consumers until they are fixed or use/sell replacement equipment/parts subject to this recall. Note also that substantial civil penalties apply to violations of the Safety Act. Also, you should not sell, lease or deliver any Certified Pre-Owned or used vehicles subject to a safety recall until the repair is completed. Please follow any special instructions that we provide to you for the return or disposition of recall parts. We appreciate all your assistance with this Recall. Attachment to B63 05 22 September 2022 Non-Compliance Recall 22V-xyz Front Lamps Model Year 2023 BMW
X7 SAV Issue Date: 09/22/2022 Q1. Which BMW
Group models in the US are potentially affected by this Non-Compliance Recall? Model Year 2023 BMW
X7 SAV models in the US are potentially affected. Q2. What is the specific issue? Due to an electronic control unit (ECU) programming issue, potentially affected vehicles may not meet a Federal Requirement regarding the interaction between the turn signals and the day time running lamps. Q3. Why are other models / vehicles not included in this Non-Compliance Recall? Other models have appropriate ECU programming. Q4. Can I continue to drive my vehicle? Yes. However, when you are notified by BMW
of this Non-Compliance Recall, please contact an authorized BMW
center to schedule an appointment as soon as possible. For the latest updates to this Non-Compliance Recall, please visit bmwusa.com/recall. If you are not the only driver of this vehicle, please advise all other drivers of this important information. Q5. How did BMW
Group become aware of the issue? BMW
Group became aware of the issue through its quality control procedures. Q6. How will I be informed of this Non-Compliance Recall? Owners of potentially affected vehicles will be notified via First Class mail and requested to schedule an appointment with an authorized BMW center to have the remedy performed. Owners can locate their nearest authorized BMW center at bmwusa.com/dealer. To ensure BMW has your recent contact and vehicle information, owners should visit bmwusa.com/recall and click on “Manage recall notices and contact information”. Q7. How will my vehicle be remedied? The ECU will be reprogrammed for free and will take approximately one hour. Q8. Do I have to wait for BMW to contact me to have the remedy performed? Yes. We are in the process of implementing this Safety Recall to ensure that the necessary parts, tools, and procedures are available. For the latest updates to this recall, please visit bmwusa.com/recall.
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-725 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : BMW of North America, LLC Submission Date : SEP 29, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-725 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : BMW of North America, LLC Address : P.O. Box 1227 Westwood NJ 07675-1227 Company phone : 18005257417 Population : Number of potentially involved : 3,315 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2023 BMW X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : SUV Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Approximately 3,315 vehicles may not fully conform to FMVSS 108 Section 7.8 and Table 1-a. Basis for recall population determination: Vehicle assembly information was used to determine the production dates of potentially affected vehicles. Recall component difference to non-recall component: Only one of the two front parking lamps may remain illuminated in certain vehicle operating conditions. Production Dates : JUN 29, 2022 – SEP 19, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : This non-compliance involves the front parking lamps. In certain vehicle operating conditions, only one of the two front parking lamps may remain illuminated. Therefore, potentially affected vehicles may not fully conform to FMVSS 108 Section 7.8 and Table 1-a. FMVSS 1 : 108 – Lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. Equipment FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : If only one of the two front parking lamps is illuminated, road users might be confused by the illumination, which could increase the risk of a crash. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-725 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Front Parking Lamp Software Component Description : Front Parking Lamp Software Component Part Number : N/A – software issue Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : BMW AG Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : On September 7, 2022, during functional quality checks at a vehicle assembly plant, it was noticed that a parking lamp on only one side of the vehicle remained illuminated. An engineering review was initiated. Functional tests of the front lamps were conducted involving various lamp configurations and vehicle settings. A review of front lamp regulatory requirements including FMVSS 108 was performed. On September 16th, preliminary information suggested that a possible non-compliance might exist. Further reviews and assessments were conducted. Vehicle assembly information and supplier production records were reviewed to determine the number and production dates of potentially affected vehicles. On September 21, 2022, BMW decided to conduct a voluntary non-compliance recall. BMW has not received any reports, nor is BMW otherwise aware, of any accidents or injuries that may be Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-725 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 related to this issue. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : The Electronic Control Unit for the front parking lamps will be reprogrammed. Owners are planned to be notified by First Class mail and instructed to take their vehicle to an authorized BMW dealer to have the remedy performed for free. If this condition was noticed on a potentially affected vehicle prior to this recall, the remedy would be covered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty program. Therefore, reimbursement for a prenotification remedy re Part 573.13 and Part 577.11 is not necessary. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Recalled Component: Front Parking Lamp Software – part number – N/A Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NR Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Notification to dealers is planned to begin and end on September 28, 2022. Notification to owners is planned to begin and end on November 21, 2022. Planned Dealer Notification Date : SEP 28, 2022 – SEP 28, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : NOV 21, 2022 – NOV 21, 2022 * NR – Not Reported
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