NHTSA recall 15V-887 (15V887000)
steering recall reported December 30, 2015 - about 2 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V887000
- Also written as
- 15V-887
- Reported
- December 30, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~2
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one model year 2016 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicle manufactured November 24, 2015, and one BMW X1 Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) manufactured October, 19 2015. The steering gearbox may have been manufactured with incorrect parts.
Why it is dangerous
A gearbox malfunction may cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
BMW will replace the steering gearbox, free of charge. Affected vehicles are located in dealer inventory and will be remedied before customer retail. The recall began on December 28, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-887 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.