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NHTSA : 15V887000🔴 ⚠️ High severity

Campaign Details

Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Defect Description

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.

Consequence / Hazard

A gearbox malfunction may cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

Proposed Solution

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.

🚗 Affected Vehicles2

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.