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DETROIT, March 28, 2015:
US safety regulators are investigating reports that a steering column control computer can fail on two Volkswagen models, knocking out the horn and air bags.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it received nine reports of the problem on the 2012 Passat and CC models. The probe covers about 30,000 cars.
Owners have complained that the failure happens during normal driving conditions and is sometimes accompanied by a noise from the steering column. The agency says that when the computer fails, the air bag warning light illuminates on the dashboard.
Investigators will look at how often the problem happens and the consequences before deciding if a recall is needed.
Volkswagen says it’s cooperating with the investigation, and that any customer whose air bag warning light is illuminated should contact their VW dealer.
BMW is recalling nearly 49,000 motorcycles in the US and Canada because flanges that hold the rear wheel can crack if bolts are too tight.
The recall covers multiple models including certain 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT motorcycles, as well as the 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure and the 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R1200S and K1200R Sport.
Also included are the 2005-2007 R1200ST, the 2008-2009 HP2 Megamoto, the 2006 HP2 Enduro, the 2008-2010 HP2 Sport, and the 2005-2008 K1200S, 2006-2008 K1200R and K1200GT.
The recall also covers the 2009-2011 K1300S, 2010-2011 K1300R, and the 2009-2010 K1300GT.
BMW says if bolts that hold the rear wheels to a flange are over-tightened, the flange can crack. If that happens, the bolts can loosen and the wheel may not stay secured to the bike.
The problem was discovered after a 2004 motorcycle crashed in Spain last August. BMW says the rider and passenger were bruised and scraped.
The recall is expected to begin April 21. Dealers will replace the aluminum flange with a steel one at no cost to owners.
A BMW spokesman says owners should check their rear wheel flanges for cracks near the bolts. If there are none, the motorcycles are safe to ride until recall repairs can be done, he says.
Read more: http://www.therakyatpost.com/business/2015/03/28/bmw-vw-facing-product-safety-issues/#ixzz3Vf6h2azt
