Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The steering gearbox in your vehicle is like a critical transmission component that helps you steer your vehicle. In your 2016 MINI Cooper or BMW X1, this gearbox might have been made with incorrect parts.
Risk if Unfixed
If the gearbox malfunctions, you could lose control of your vehicle while driving, which could cause a serious crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the steering gearbox with a reliable one, free of charge. This repair is already being done on vehicles in dealer inventory, so you don't need to take any action yet.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A gearbox malfunction may cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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