NHTSA Recall # | 130770 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V439000 |
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Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Supplier | BMW |
Brand | BMW |
Model | X5 |
Model Year | 2018 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
Date of notification | 11/07/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 09/06/18 |
End date of manufacturing | 11/06/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 28/06/18 |
Report created | 02/07/18 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 43 |
Defect summary | Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2018 bmw x5 xdrive35i, x5 xdrive50i, x5 xdrive35d, and x6 sdrive35i vehicles. The pivot bolt on the front lower-left control arm may not have been properly hardened, which may cause the control arm to break. |
Consequence summary | If the lower control arm breaks, vehicle handling and control can be affected, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower-left control arms and replace if necessary, free of charge. The recall began july 11, 2018. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |