Lane departure warning - steering intervention too strong

Bulletin number

B661519

Component

Lane departure

Summary

LANE DEPARTURE WARNING - STEERING INTERVENTION TOO STRONG: The steering intervention for Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is too strong (severe), which can create an uncomfortable feeling for the driver. Background: Steering intervention helps keep the vehicle in the lane if the system detects that a lane marking has been crossed. The steering intervention can be noticed on the steering wheel and can be manually overridden at any time. Software error in the KAFAS (camera-based driver assistance system) control unit.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 41 complaints in the driver assistance category.