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Recall 12V-302

BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC recalled the 2011 BMW Activee and 1 other model: Steering (electric power assist system).

At a glance

Campaign number
12V-302
Reported
June 28, 2012
Vehicles affected
162 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

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.

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-[removed] (TTY: 1-[removed]); OR GO TO [link removed]

Affected vehicles