The steering rack pinion teeth may break under load, resulting in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
BMW has notified owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at (800) 525-7417.
A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years, Jim Limbach covers the federal agencies for ConsumerAffairs. Previously, he was a reporter and news anchor for Associated Press Broadcast Services, where he covered business and consumer news as well as space shots and other major spot news events.
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