2011 BMW ACTIVEE Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 12V302000 on 06/27/2012
- Component:
- Steering:electric power assist system
- Manufactured:
- 11/21/2011 - 12/14/2011
- Affected:
- 162
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- Sudden loss of steering assistance may increase the steering effort required to control the direction of a vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 13V017000 on 01/21/2013
- Component:
- Power train:automatic transmission
- Manufactured:
- 08/16/2011 - 12/18/2011
- Affected:
- 360
- Defect:
- Bmw is recalling certain model year 2011 1-series activee passenger vehicles manufactured august 17, 2011, through december 19, 2011. due to an insufficient sealing of the drivetrain housing assembly there may be a lack of grease lubrication on the gear shaft that transfers power from the electric motor to the transmission.
- Consequence:
- Over time, the connection between the electric motor and the transmission may wear, possibly resulting in a sudden loss of vehicle propulsion. this could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Bmw will notify owners by telephone, and dealers will inspect the drivetrain connection and update the sealing system. any worn electric motor gearing will be replaced. the recall began on april 4, 2013. owners may call bmw at 1-800-525-7417 or email bmw at customerrelations@bmwusa.com.
- Notes:
- 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 www.safercar.gov.
2011 BMW ACTIVEE TSBs (2)
- Bulletin:
- SIB-36-03-14
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Bmw: the position of an affected tire is incorrectly displayed, when tire pressure is low, in instrument cluster and control display (cd), due to software error. model 2011 f 01, 02, 04, 07, 10, 12, 13, 25 (x3). *pe
- Bulletin:
- SIB-84-03-14
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Bmw: when using iphone, various connectivity failures occur, such as disconnection of call, list of contacts incomplete, due to the variants and software used. model 2008-2014.
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