Recall 12V302000: 2011 BMW Activee, 2012 BMW Z4
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 28, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 162
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2011 BMW Activee
- 2012 BMW Z4
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V302000
- Manufacturer
- BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Owner letters
- Aug 28, 2012
- Components
- Steering:electric power assist system (Steering)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology