NHTSA recall 12V302000
Steering › Electric power assist system
BMW Activee and 1 more
Reported Jun 28, 2012162 vehicles affectedBMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLCBuilt Nov 22, 2011 – Dec 15, 2011
The 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.
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 remedy
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.