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BMW - Some vehicles may be susceptible to damage to the anti-corrosion coating of the lower steering shaft
Official notice
13 Jul 2021
Last checked
13 Jul 2021
An official DVSA notice concerns BMW - Some vehicles may be susceptible to damage to the anti-corrosion coating of the lower steering shaft. Some vehicles may be susceptible to damage to the anti-corrosion coating of the lower steering shaft Published 2021-07-13.
What to do now
On the affected vehicles the steering shaft must be replaced.
Units affected
277,987
Recall number
R-2021-268
Official notice
2021-07-13
The hazard
The hazard
Some vehicles may be susceptible to damage to the anti-corrosion coating of the lower steering shaft
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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Company & contacts
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Brand: BMW. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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