BMW variations in electrical current may occur within the electric power steering assistance system, leading to sudden loss of power steering assistance.
The short version
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC reported a problem with the steering electric power assist system. Here is what owners need to know.
VARIATIONS IN ELECTRICAL CURRENT MAY OCCUR WITHIN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, LEADING TO SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE.
SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING ASSISTANCE MAY INCREASE THE STEERING EFFORT REQUIRED TO CONTROL THE DIRECTION OF A VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING ASSISTANCE MODULE, FREE OF CHARGE.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 12V-302.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2011 | BMW ActiveE |
| 2012 | BMW Z4 |
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