The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25E002000·Announced 2025-01-14

GKN Recalls Replacement Driveshafts for BMW Mini and Land Rover Vehicles

GKN Automotive is recalling replacement driveshafts for specific BMW Mini and Land Rover models because they can crack or break, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (driveshaft) that can cause a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, which the source states increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

GKN Automotive is recalling certain replacement driveshafts installed in 2006-2015 BMW Mini, 2004-2018 Land Rover Discovery, and Range Rover vehicles. The defect involves the driveshaft potentially cracking or breaking.

A cracked or broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power or a vehicle rollaway while in Park. Both scenarios increase the risk of a crash.

GKN will reimburse the cost of a replacement driveshaft and installation labor. Notification letters were mailed to distributors on November 20, 2024. Owners may contact GKN customer service at [email protected] or by calling +31-653435212. 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 nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT recall
Manufacturer
GKN Automotive
Category
Vehicle — Drivetrain
Hazard
Affected units
18

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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