NHTSAPOWER TRAIN
GKN Automotive - Driveshaft Can Break
Published: January 14, 2025Recall ID: 25E002000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A cracked or broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power or a vehicle rollaway while in Park. Both scenarios increase the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
GKN Automotive (GKN) is recalling certain replacement driveshafts for 2006-2015 BMW Mini, 2004-2018 Land Rover Discovery, and Range Rover vehicles. The driveshaft can crack or break.
Affected Products
Driveshaft Can Break
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Driveshaft Can Break |
| Nhtsa id | 25E002000 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25E002000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | GKN Automotive |
| Defect summary | GKN Automotive (GKN) is recalling certain replacement driveshafts for 2006-2015 BMW Mini, 2004-2018 Land Rover Discovery, and Range Rover vehicles. The driveshaft can crack or break. |
| Completion rate | 0.00 |
| Corrective action | GKN will reimburse the cost of a replacement driveshaft and installation labor. Notification letters were mailed to distributors November 20, 2024. Owners may contact GKN customer service at Marketing.nma@gknautomotive.com or by calling +31-653435212. |
| Consequence summary | A cracked or broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power or a vehicle rollaway while in Park. Both scenarios increase the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 18 |
| Report received date | 2025-01-14T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |