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BMW - The seat module control unit controls the seat functions and after initialisation continuously transmits the seat position to the airbag control unit. A software error can lead to the loss of the initialisation function.
Official notice
21 Feb 2023
Last checked
21 Feb 2023
An official DVSA notice concerns BMW - The seat module control unit controls the seat functions and after initialisation continuously transmits the seat position to the airbag control unit. A software error can lead to the loss of the initialisation function.. The seat module control unit controls the seat functions and after initialisation continuously transmits the seat position to the airbag control unit. A software error can lead to the loss of the initialisation function. Published 2023-02-21.
What to do now
Program the seat module control unit for all seats.
Units affected
48
Recall number
R-2023-055
Official notice
2023-02-21
The hazard
The hazard
The seat module control unit controls the seat functions and after initialisation continuously transmits the seat position to the airbag control unit. A software error can lead to the loss of the initialisation function.
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Brand: BMW. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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