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BMW of North America, LLC: Transmission Final Drive Gear Improperly Welded

The gear weld seam could break, resulting in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, and increasing the risk of a crash.

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Date
2022-10-05
Country
United States
Brand
BMW
Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Units
1 affected
Category
Vehicles
Source
NHTSA

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  1. Check whether your vehicle is affected by entering its VIN (vehicle identification number) on the manufacturer's or the agency's recall lookup.
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  3. If the notice says not to drive or to park outside, follow that until the repair is done.

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