Recall 15V887000

STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Report Date
20151230
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Affected Vehicles
2 models

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2016 BMW X1
2016 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.