BMW X1 (24/04/2018 – 01/05/2018) RECALL: Due to a fault in the supplier production process the swivel bearings on the front axle of the affected vehicles may not have been produced to specification. Due to an insufficient heat treatment, the fracture strain has been reduced. The affected swivel bearings could break causing loss of wheel guidance during driving.
Remedy
On the affected vehicles both swivel bearings will be checked and if necessary replaced with a part produced to specification.
| Recall Launch Date | 09/07/2018 |
| Recall No. | R/2018/171 |
| Models Affected | 2 Series (F46) X1 (F48) Mini Countryman (F60) |
| Manufacturer Ref | 0031850100 0031860100 |
| VIN Start | WBAJG520X0EB99331 |
| VIN end | WBAJG520203G37691 |
| Build Start | 24/04/2018 |
| Build end | 01/05/2018 |
| Vehicle numbers (UK) | 100 |
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