Defect Description For Recall
BMW Of North America, Llc (BMW) Is Recalling One Model Year 2016 Mini Cooper Hardtop 2 Door Vehicle Manufactured November 24, 2015, And One BMW X1 Sports Activity Vehicle (Sav) Manufactured October, 19 2015. The Steering Gearbox May Have Been Manufactured With Incorrect Parts.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
X1
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
15V887000
Component Description
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
Effect Of Defect
A Gearbox MalfunCTIon May Cause A Loss Of Vehicle Control And Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
BMW Will Replace The Steering Gearbox, Free Of Charge. Affected Vehicles Are Located In Dealer Inventory And Will Be Remedied Before Customer Retail. The Recall Began On December 28, 2015. Owners May Contact BMW Customer Service At 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20151019
End Of Manufacture
20151019
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2
Date Owners Notified
20151228
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20151230