NHTSA recall 12V-019 (12V019000)

power train recall reported January 23, 2012 - about 6 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 12V019000
Also written as: 12V-019
Reported: January 23, 2012
Vehicles affected: ~6
Component: power train

What is being recalled

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 X5 XDRIVE 35I SPORTS ACTIVITY VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 19, 2011, THROUGH DECEMBER 21, 2011. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ERROR, ENGAGEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION'S PARKING LOCK MAY NOT OCCUR EVEN IF THE "P" POSITION HAS BEEN SELECTED AND IS DISPLAYED.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE DRIVER BELIEVES THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS IN PARK AND DOES NOT USE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR INJURY.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 12V-019 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

BMW X5 - 2012

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