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Recall 19V-601

BMW of North America, LLC recalled the 2018 to 2019 BMW X1 and 2 other models: Steering (linkages, tie rod assembly).

At a glance

Campaign number
19V-601
Reported
August 14, 2019
Vehicles affected
32 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2019 X2 xDrive28i, MINI Cooper S Convertible, Countryman, and John Cooper Works Countryman vehicles. The steering gear tie rod may have been assembled incorrectly, which may result in excessive wear of the tie rod end, eventually causing it to break.

The risk

A broken steering tie rod would lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the tie rods and ball joints as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-[removed] or MINI customer service at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles