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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V302000

2012 Bmw Z4 — Steering: electric power assist system

Published June 28, 2012 · Recall initiated: June 28, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V302000, published June 28, 2012. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2012 Bmw Z4 — Steering: electric power assist system.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
BMW
Model
Z4
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Lot
2012 BMW Z4
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 Bmw Z4 — Steering: electric power assist system recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V302000 on June 28, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: Z4.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)