NHTSA Recall 12V019000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V019000; Date: Jan. 23, 2012
If the driver believes that the transmission is in park and does not use the parking brake, the vehicle could roll away after exiting the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 BMW X5
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 6
Recall Summary:
BMW is recalling certain model year 2012 x5 xdrive 35i sports activity vehicles, manufactured from December 19, 2011, through December 21, 2011. Due to a manufacturing error, engagement of the transmission�s parking lock may not occur even if the �p� position has been selected and is displayed.
How to Fix:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the automatic transmission free of charge. The safety recall began on February 2, 2012. Owners may contact BMW customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 2, 2012
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