BMW X1 Front axle swivel bearings may not have been produced to specification Recall
Recall affects BMW X1
Reason for 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.
When was it announced?
Jul 9, 2018
What action are BMW taking?
On the affected vehicles both swivel bearings will be checked and if necessary replaced with a part produced to specification.
Does this affect your X1?
This issue affects 2 Series (F46) X1 (F48) Mini Countryman (F60), this particular recall is for the X1.