BMW of North America, LLC: Steering Gear Improperly Tightened
A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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What to do
- Check whether your vehicle is affected by entering its VIN (vehicle identification number) on the manufacturer's or the agency's recall lookup.
- Contact a dealer to book the repair. Recall repairs are normally free of charge.
- If the notice says not to drive or to park outside, follow that until the repair is done.
General guidance from Recall Atlas. The official notice from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has the exact models, batch codes and remedy, and it takes priority.
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- 2023-12-15
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EUPassenger car (Bmw) · 1 Series, 3 Series, X1, X3
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- 2023-10-20
- US
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Loose or broken VANOS unit bolts can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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- 2023-10-18
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BMW of North America, LLC: Inoperative Hands-On Detection System
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- US
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- US
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- 2023-11-16
- US
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An inoperative instrument panel cannot show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2023-11-15
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Inadequate Attachment of Side Bench/FMVSS 207, 210
The attachment points may fail, allowing the bench seat to shift and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- 2023-11-14
- US
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An operator may be unaware of a high voltage battery pack malfunction, increasing the risk of a fire.
- US
BCS Automotive Interface Solutions US, L: Driver's Air Bag May Become Deactivated/FMVSS 208
A deactivated air bag cannot deploy as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.