2011-2012 BMW Activee and BMW Z4 recall: electric power assist system
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on June 28, 2012. It covers about 162 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 162
- reported
- Jun 28, 2012
- owners notified
- Aug 28, 2012
- related complaints
- 1
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Sudden loss of steering assistance may increase the steering effort required to control the direction of a vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Recall number 12V302000
Affected vehicles
- BMW Activee 2011 2011
- BMW Z4 2012 2012
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 12V302000
Is there a recall on the 2011-2012 BMW Activee and BMW Z4 electric power assist system?
Yes. Recall 12V302000, reported on June 28, 2012, covers about 162 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V302000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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