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Campaign Details
Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC, (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2013 X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M and X5 xDrive35d vehicles, 2011-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles, and 2011 x6 ActiveHybrid Vehicles. Water and debris may enter the front driveshaft's universal joint, causing excessive wear and possibly resulting in the joint's failure.
Consequence / Hazard
If the front universal joint fails, the front wheels would not be driven, affecting vehicle traction. Additionally, continued driving of the vehicle with a broken front universal joint may damage other components. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Proposed Solution
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
🚀 Latest Alerts for this Model
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE
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AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
"BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) está retirando ciertos vehículos X6, X7, X5 y X5..."
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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🚗 Affected Vehicles8
All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.