2012 BMW X5 RECALL - #12V019000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2012 BMW X5 |
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| Manufacturer |
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
12/19/2011 - 12/21/2011 |
| Recalled on |
1/23/2012 |
| Influenced by |
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
2/2/2012 |
| # Affected |
6 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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 . |
| See also |
2012 BMW X5 Recall for STEERING
2012 BMW X5 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2012 BMW X5 Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, DRIVESHAFT
2012 BMW X5 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2012 BMW X5 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2012 BMW X5 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, GASOLINE, TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
2012 BMW X5 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2012 BMW X5 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2012 BMW X5 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2012 BMW X5 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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