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2009–2012 BMW 1 Series
Certain variants only. As per VIN list.
- Affected
- 4,239
- Category
- Cars
- Campaign
- 0011520700
- Supplier
- B M W AUSTRALIA LTD.
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The defect
The bolts connecting the variable camshaft timing unit to the engine may break. This may activate the limp home mode safety feature and potentially cause the engine warning light to illuminate and the vehicle to lose motive power.
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The hazard
A loss of motive power while driving increases the risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.
The remedy
Owners should immediately contact their preferred authorised BMW dealer or BMW Australia on 1800 243 675 to have the vehicle rectified, free of charge.
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What to do
- 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 4,239 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
- 2Contact B M W AUSTRALIA LTD. on 1800 243 675 to arrange inspection and repair.
- 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
- 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
Contact details
- Contact:
- BMW Australia’s Recall Hotline
- Phone:
- 1800 243 675
- Email:
- info@bmw.com.au
- Website:
- www.recall.bmw.com.au
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Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.