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2016 BMW X1 and 2016 MINI Cooper Convertible recall: Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

NHTSA campaign 15V-887 · December 30, 2015 · BMW of North America, LLC

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number
15V887000
Reported
December 30, 2015
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Part
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Vehicles affected
About 2

What is wrong

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.

Safety risk

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

The fix

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 models

Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.

Notes from the notice

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.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are affected by this recall?

BMW X1 (2016); MINI Cooper Convertible (2016). Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

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

What is the fix?

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.

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