Defect Description For Recall
BMW Of North America, Llc (BMW) Is Recalling Certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 Sdrive28I, X1 Xdrive28I, 2019 X2 Xdrive28I, Mini Cooper S Convertible, Countryman, And John Cooper Works Countryman Vehicles. The Steering Gear Tie Rod May Have Been Assembled Incorrectly, Which May Result In Excessive Wear Of The Tie Rod End, Eventually Causing It To Break.
Make Of Vehicle
MINI
Model Of Vehicle
COOPER
Year
2019
Recall Campaign Number
19V601000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Effect Of Defect
A Broken Steering Tie Rod Would Lead To A Loss Of Vehicle Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
BMW Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Vehicles And Replace The Tie Rods And Ball Joints As Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began October 11, 2019. Owners May Contact BMW Customer Service At 1-800-525-7417 Or Mini Customer Service At 1-866-825-1525.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20190318
End Of Manufacture
20190318
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
32
Date Owners Notified
20191011
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20190814