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BMW due to an insufficient sealing of the drivetrain housing assembly there may be a lack of grease lubrication on the gear shaft that transfers power from the electric motor to the transmission.

NHTSA campaign 13V-017 · Reported January 17, 2013 · 360 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
BMW ActiveE
VEHICLES AFFECTED
360
REMEDY
BMW will notify owners by telephone, and dealers will inspect the drivetrain connection and update the sealing system.
COST
Free

The short version

BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the power train automatic transmission. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

Due to an insufficient sealing of the drivetrain housing assembly there may be a lack of grease lubrication on the gear shaft that transfers power from the electric motor to the transmission.

WHY IT MATTERS

Over time, the connection between the electric motor and the transmission may wear, possibly resulting in a sudden loss of vehicle propulsion. This could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

WHAT TO DO

BMW will notify owners by telephone, and dealers will inspect the drivetrain connection and update the sealing system, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 13V-017.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2011BMW ActiveE

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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