BMW 2 Series: Front Axle Swivel Bearings May Not Have Been Produced To Specification
BMW is recalling approximately 300 vehicles from the 2 Series, X1, and MINI Countryman models due to front axle swivel bearings that may not meet specifications because of insufficient heat treatment during production. These defective bearings could break and cause loss of wheel control while driving. BMW will inspect and replace the affected swivel bearings as needed.
- Recalling firm
- BMW
- Product
- Vehicles: BMW 2 SERIES, BMW X1, BMW MINI Countryman. Units affected: 300
- Reason
- Due to a fault in the supplier production process the swivel bearings on the front axle of the affected vehicles may not have been produced to specification. Due to an insufficient heat treatment the fracture strain has been reduced. The affected swivel bearings could break causing loss of wheel guidance during driving. Remedy: On the affected vehicles both swivel bearings will be checked and if necessary replaced with a part produced to specification.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-07-09
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/7bad089e-d8ce-4914-843c-47e096ecc4a0