Bmw 3-series 2020

• Recall R/2020/283 [UK]: Remaining particles in the cells of the high voltage battery can cause a short circuit
  A possibility of impurities contained in the hv batteries may cause short circuit.
  testing of battery charge cycles and replacement of the hv cells where necessary.

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• Recall R/2021/015 [UK]: The battery cables on the 48v starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during production
  The battery cables on the 48v starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during the production process.
  check the screw connection of the 48v positive / negative battery cables on the starter generator and rework if necessary.

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• Recall R/2021/168 [UK]: The screw connection of the front seat belt buckle assembly to the seat frame may not be tightened properly
  The screw connection of the front seat belt buckle assembly to the seat frame may not be tightened properly.
  on affected vehicles the screw connection of the lower belt of the front seats will be checked and if necessary reworked.

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• Recall 2021479 [Canada]: Brakes
  Issue: on certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the vacuum pump to be damaged during engine starting. If this happens, there could be a loss of brake assist. This can cause an increase in brake pedal effort and increase the distance needed to stop the vehicle. Safety risk: a sudden increase in brake pedal force could lead to an increased stopping distance. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: bmw will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the engine management software.

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• Recall 2021078 [Canada]: Visual system
  Issue: on certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear correctly in the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear. Safety risk: a rearview camera image that does not display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: bmw will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the rearview camera software, if necessary.

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• Recall 2020267 [Canada]: Steering
  Issue: on certain vehicles, high temperatures and excessive vibration could cause damage to the steering tie rods. If this happens, the tie rods could break. This could result in a loss of steering control. Safety risk: a loss of steering control could create a risk of a crash. Corrective actions: bmw will notify owners by mail and instruct you take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the steering tie rods.

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• Recall 2020116 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  Issue: on certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the front seat belt buckle sensors. This could cause the seat belt warnings to turn on, even if the front seat belts are buckled. If the driver ignores these warnings, the seat belt pretensioner and airbag systems may not function properly. Safety risk: a seat belt pretensioner or airbag system that does not work properly in a crash could increase the risk of injury. Corrective actions: bmw will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to check the front seat belt buckles and replace them, if necessary.

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• Recall 2019664 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  Issue: on a small number of vehicles, the seat belt retractors for the rear outboard seats could contain a defect. This could cause the seat belt pretensioner not to function as designed. As a result, the seat belt may not properly restrain a passenger in a crash. Safety risk: a seat belt that does not work properly in a crash could increase the risk of injury to passengers. Corrective actions: bmw will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect, and if necessary, replace the rear outboard seat belts. To reduce safety risk, bmw recommends not to carry passengers in the rear outboard seats until the recall repairs are performed.

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• Recall 2019530 [Canada]: Other
  Issue: on certain 330i xdrive models, the interior trunk release may not work properly. This could prevent the trunk from being opened from the inside. Safety risk: if a person is closed inside the trunk compartment, they might not be able to get out. This could increase the risk of injury. Corrective actions: bmw will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a bmw dealer to inspect the interior trunk release cable. If it is not connected, it will be reinstalled.

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• Recall 2019519 [Canada]: Engine
  Issue: on certain 330i xdrive models, the bearings on the engine counterbalance shafts may not be installed correctly. This could cause the counterbalance shafts to loosen, and result in severe engine damage or an engine failure. An engine failure would cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart. Safety risk: a sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: bmw will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the engine.

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• Recall 2019480 [Canada]: Visual system
  Issue: on certain vehicles, the rearview camera does not return to the default settings when it turns on. This could make the rearview image difficult to see if a driver had previously adjusted the camera display brightness at or near the lowest setting, and contrast at or near the highest setting. Canadian regulations require that the rearview display returns to the default view each time the camera is turned on. Safety risk: reduced rear visibility could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: the company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the rearview camera. Drivers are recommended not to adjust the display brightness at or near the lowest setting, and contrast at or near the highest setting, until this recall is completed.

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• Recall 2019470 [Canada]: Steering
  Issue: on certain xdrive models, the front axle swivel bearing(s) (steering knuckles) may break due to a manufacturing defect. This could affect handling and cause reduced steering control. Safety risk: a sudden change in handling and reduced steering control could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: none of the affected vehicles have been sold to retail customers. Bmw will instruct dealers to replace the front axle swivel bearing(s) before the vehicles are sold.

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• Recall 2019411 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  Issue: on certain vehicles, the support for the centre-rear head restraint may not be properly welded. This could cause the head restraint to fold down in a rear impact. Safety risk: a centre-rear head restraint that does not remain in place could increase the risk of an injury in a crash. Corrective actions: bmw will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the centre-rear head restraint. Owners are advised not to use the centre-rear seating position until the recall repairs are completed.

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• Recall 2019220 [Canada]: Airbag
  Issue: on certain vehicles, the driver and front passenger knee airbags were not assembled correctly. This could cause the airbags not to inflate properly in a crash. Safety risk: a knee airbag that does not deploy properly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash. Corrective actions: bmw will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the driver and/or front passenger knee airbag modules as required.

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