Bmw Activee
Model Activee made by Bmw got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningpower train, steering.
Model 2011
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 13V017000 | BMW of North America, LLC | from 08/17/2011 to 12/19/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 360 | MFR | BMW of North America, LLC | 01/17/2013 | 01/22/2013 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2011 1-series activee passenger vehicles manufactured august 17, 2011, through december, 19, 2011. due to an insufficient sealing of the drivetrain housing assembly there may be a lack of grease lubrication on the gear shaft that transfers power from the electric motor to the transmission. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Over time, the connection between the electric motor and the transmission may wear, possibly resulting in a sudden loss of vehicle propulsion. this could increase the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Bmw will notify owners by telephone, and dealers will inspect the drivetrain connection and update the sealing system. any worn electric motor gearing will be replaced. the recall is expected to begin in january 2013. owners may call bmw at 1-800-525-7417 or email bmw at customerrelations@bmwusa.com. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V302000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 11/22/2011 to 12/15/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 162 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 06/28/2012 | 06/28/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Sudden loss of steering assistance may increase the steering effort required to control the direction of a vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering assistance module, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during july 2012. owners may contact bmw customer relations at 1-800-525-7417. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||