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SevereNHTSA·15V887000·Announced 2015-12-30

BMW Recalls Two 2016 Models for Steering Gearbox Defect

BMW is recalling two 2016 vehicles (one MINI Cooper Convertible, one BMW X1) because incorrect steering gearbox parts may cause loss of vehicle control.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering gearbox) that may cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling two specific 2016 model year vehicles: one MINI Cooper Convertible manufactured on November 24, 2015, and one BMW X1 Sports Activity Vehicle manufactured on October 19, 2015. The recall addresses a defect where the steering gearbox may have been manufactured with incorrect parts.

A malfunction in the steering gearbox may cause a loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash. The affected vehicles are currently located in dealer inventory and will be remedied before customer retail sale.

The recall began on December 28, 2015. BMW will replace the steering gearbox free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BMW, MINI X1, COOPER CONVERTIBLE
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
2

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • X1
  • COOPER CONVERTIBLE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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