WBS1J5C56J7B61981

Available vehicle information

VIN
WBS1J5C56J7B61981
Make
BMW
Model year
2018
Country
Germany
Record status
cooling system damage

VIN structure

WBS WMI · 1J5C56 VDS · J7B61981 VIS
WMI WBS World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS 1J5C56 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS J7B61981 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code J Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code 7 Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

The first three characters form the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). Characters 4–9 form the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS), while characters 10–17 form the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS).

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make BMW
Model M2
Model year 2018
Manufacturer BMW M GMBH
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Coupe
Series 2-Series
Displacement 3 L
Cylinders 6
Engine power 365 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Transmission Manual/Standard
Transmission speeds 6
Doors 2
Plant city LEIPZIG
Plant country GERMANY
Source: NHTSA vPIC
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Safety Recall Campaigns

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1 recall campaign found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 17V719000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Report received: 15/11/2017

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2, and X3 xDrive 30i SAV vehicles. These vehicles may have an error in the software for the instrument panel, causing the display to not properly illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."

Consequence

If the display does not illuminate during start up or does not illuminate various control and warning symbols while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster display software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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About VIN WBS1J5C56J7B61981

World Crash Archive currently associates VIN WBS1J5C56J7B61981 with a 2018 BMW. The available archive information lists Germany as the vehicle country and cooling system damage as the record status.

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