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BMW 8 Series 2018–2019technical service bulletin

Bulletin B661518 · NHTSA communication 10149546 · issued Oct 1, 2018

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Electrical System
component
2018–2019
model years
2
vehicle entries

Official summary

DELIVERY STOP: PROGRAM KAFAS MODULE. The KAFAS (Camera Assisted Drivers Assistance System) module erroneously trigger warnings and CCMs (Check Control Messages) which lead to customer discomfort and uncertainty with the KAFAS functionality. KAFAS module software error

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.