CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A gearbox malfunction may cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The steering gearbox in these vehicles may have been manufactured with incorrect parts. A malfunction of the gearbox can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy is free. BMW will replace the steering gearbox at no charge. Affected vehicles still in dealer inventory will be repaired before they are sold to customers. Owners can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW X1 | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Mini Cooper Convertible | 2016 |