BUELL X1 2019: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| Make : BUELL | Model : X1 | Year : 2019 |
| Build Dates : 2019-03-15 - 2019-04-05 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V601000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2019-10-11 | Date Received by ODI: 2019-08-14 | Date Added to Database: 2019-08-15 |
| Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 32 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
A broken steering tie rod would lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
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 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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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. |
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