BMW Activee (2011): Power train
Recall 13V017000 · Jan 17, 2013 · BMW of North America, LLC
360
vehicles affected
360
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V017000
- Date
- Jan 17, 2013
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 360
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Automatic transmission
- Model years
- 2011
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
BMW is recalling certain model year 2011 1-Series ActiveE passenger vehicles manufactured August 17, 2011, through December 19, 2011. 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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
BMW will notify owners by telephone, and dealers will inspect the drivetrain connection and update the sealing system. Any worn electric motor gearing will be replaced. The recall began on April 4, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V017000?
1 model: BMW Activee (2011), about 360 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V017000?
BMW will notify owners by telephone, and dealers will inspect the drivetrain connection and update the sealing system. Any worn electric motor gearing will be replaced. The recall began on April 4, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.