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Recall 12V-019

BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC recalled the 2012 BMW X5: Power train (automatic transmission).

At a glance

Campaign number
12V-019
Reported
January 23, 2012
Vehicles affected
6 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

BMW is recalling certain model year 2012 x5 xdrive 35I sports activity vehicles, manufactured from december 19, 2011, through december 21, 2011. Due to a manufacturing error, engagement of the transmission’s parking lock may not occur even if the “p” position has been selected and is displayed.

The risk

If the driver believes that the transmission is in park and does not use the parking brake, the vehicle could roll away after exiting the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

The fix

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the automatic transmission free of charge. The safety recall began on february 2, 2012. Owners may contact BMW customer relations and services at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles