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Campaign Details
Component: STEERING:COLUMN
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5M, X5 xDrive45e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M50i vehicles. The steering column shaft's universal joint connection may not have been tightened to specifications, and can become loose.
Consequence / Hazard
A loose steering column shaft universal joint connection can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Proposed Solution
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, depending upon the inspection, either the bolt will be replaced and tightened to specifications, or the steering column shaft, universal joint, and bolt will be replaced and tightened to specifications, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2021. 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 Vehicles3
All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.