What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2023561
- Recall date
- 18 October 2023
- Make
- Bmw
- Models
- 7 Series, i7, i5, 5 Series
- Model years
- 2023 to 2024
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Electrical
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 547
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain vehicles, the steering wheel hands-on detection system may not detect when the driver removes their hands from the steering wheel. If the driver has an emergency and is unable to drive, the emergency stopping assistant system would not activate. rnrnSafety Risk: rnAn emergency stopping assistant system that doesn't work in an emergency situation could increase the risk of a crash. rnrnCorrective Actions: rnBMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the steering wheel ground connection and, if necessary, tighten it.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2023561.