Component
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
What Happened
The electric power steering system in your vehicle helps make steering easier. However, in some 2011 and 2012 1-Series Active E and Z4 models, the electrical current to this system might fluctuate, causing it to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the power steering fails, you'll need to put more effort into steering the vehicle, which could make it harder to control, especially at high speeds. This increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the steering assistance module with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible after receiving the recall notice.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 1-SERIES ACTIVE E AND MODEL YEAR 2012 Z4 VEHICLES. VARIATIONS IN ELECTRICAL CURRENT MAY OCCUR WITHIN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, LEADING TO SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING ASSISTANCE MAY INCREASE THE STEERING EFFORT REQUIRED TO CONTROL THE DIRECTION OF A VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING ASSISTANCE MODULE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DURING JULY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AT 1-800-525-7417.
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