An Improperly\u00a0ZF Automatic Transmission Is The Culprit<\/h3>\n What do all these cars have in common? The eight-speed automatic transmission supplied by ZF. Indeed, the Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg-based company got in touch with BMW on January 13 to inform it about improperly assembled gearboxes. Consequently, an internal transmission leak can lead to a vehicle rollaway, thus increasing the risk of an accident. ZF might not have attached one or more bolts, thus causing an internal leak.<\/p>\n
Accordingly, BMW will replace the faulty hardware free of charge. Owners of affected cars will receive a notification letter by mail on April 4. An automaker having to recall a brand-new car does not happen every day, but it\u2019s not completely unheard of either. The four owners can see the glass half full as there are so many other things that could go wrong in a modern car, especially from a luxury brand.<\/p>\n
[Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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