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2011 BMW Activee Steering problems

No owner has filed a complaint about the 2011 BMW Activee's steering with NHTSA. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.

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Steering recalls for the 2011 BMW Activee

Steering: electric power assist system

12V302000162 vehicles affected

The problem
Bmw is recalling certain model year 2011 1-series active e and model year 2012 z4 vehicles. Variations in electrical current may occur within the electric power steering assistance system, leading to sudden loss of power steering assistance.
The risk
Sudden loss of steering assistance may increase the steering effort required to control the direction of a vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering assistance module, free of charge. The safety recall began during july 2012. Owners may contact bmw customer relations at 1-800-525-7417.

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