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BMW - A starter motor bolt may have been installed incorrectly and become lost inside the transmission bell housing
Official notice
17 Aug 2020
Last checked
17 Aug 2020
An official DVSA notice concerns BMW - A starter motor bolt may have been installed incorrectly and become lost inside the transmission bell housing. A starter motor bolt may have been installed incorrectly and become lost inside the transmission bell housing Published 2020-08-17.
What to do now
The starter motor will be removed and checked for a bolt that is adrift any damage found will be rectified.
Units affected
11
Recall number
R-2020-252
Official notice
2020-08-17
The hazard
The hazard
A starter motor bolt may have been installed incorrectly and become lost inside the transmission bell housing
How to check if you're affected
How to check if you're affected
Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.
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Brand: BMW. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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