NHTSA Campaign 15V887000
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Issued by BMW of North America, LLC · Reported Dec 30, 2015 · 2 vehicles affected
What's 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.
Consequence
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | X1 | 2016 | 2 |
| MINI | COOPER CONVERTIBLE | 2016 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V887000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.