Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #13V017000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V017000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2011 1-series activee passenger vehicles manufactured august 17, 2011, through december 19, 2011 Includes 360 affected units, Insufficient Gear Shaft Lubrication/Loss of Drive, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2011 1-series activee passenger vehicles manufactured august 17, 2011, through december 19, 2011
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.