Brilliance BMW recalls 172000 5-series cars, software problems may lead to black screen of combined instruments

CTOnews.com January 17 news, the General Administration of Market Supervision website news, a few days ago, brilliance BMW Automobile Co., Ltd. in accordance with the "defective Automobile products recall regulations" and "defective Automobile products recall Management regulations" requirements, filed with the State Administration of Market Supervision and Administration of the recall plan, from now on recall from September 2, 2019 to December 26, 2020 production of some domestic 5-series cars, a total of 171828.

Due to software problems, the black screen of the combined instrument may occur in the vehicles within the scope of this recall, which can not display the necessary vehicle information (such as speed, etc.).

CTOnews.com learned that the recall was carried out in the context of a defect investigation initiated by the State Administration of Market Supervision and Administration. Brilliance BMW Co., Ltd. will carry out software programming for vehicles within the scope of the recall free of charge to eliminate safety risks.