| Vehicle |
2011 BMW X5 |
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| Manufacturer |
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/2010 - 5/8/2010 |
| Recalled on |
6/3/2010 |
| Influenced by |
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
10/8/2010 |
| # Affected |
296 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
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| Description |
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 X5 SAV AND X6 SAV PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 1 THROUGH MAY 8, 2010. THE TIRE LABEL DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH 20-INCH WHEELS, BUT THE LABEL STATES THAT THE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH 19-INCH WHEELS AND THE STATED TIRE PRESSURE IS INCORRECT FOR THE EQUIPPED WHEELS. |
| Consequences |
IMPROPER TIRE INFLATION CAN RESULT IN PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE OR REDUCED VEHICLE HANDLING PERFORMANCE, EITHER OF WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE CORRECT LABELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE OWNER WILL HAVE THE OPTION TO AFFIX THE LABEL THEMSELVES OR THEY MAY TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO A BMW DEALER WHO WILL AFFIX THE LABEL FOR THEM AT NO COST. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417. |
| Notes |
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
| See also |
2011 BMW X5 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, OTHER FUEL TYPES, TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
2011 BMW X5 Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, DRIVESHAFT
2011 BMW X5 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2011 BMW X5 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2011 BMW X5 Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, DRIVESHAFT
2011 BMW X5 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROL, CRANKCASE (PCV)
2011 BMW X5 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2011 BMW X5 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2011 BMW X5 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, GASOLINE, TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
2011 BMW X5 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2011 BMW X5 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2011 BMW X5 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2011 BMW X5 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Aug 23, 2021 - 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SURFACE RUST ON NEW AIR BAG INFLATORS: The technician finds that the new air bag inflator (aka: gas generator) may have surface rust on the metalhousing .
Aug 23, 2021 - 140000 AIR BAGS
SURFACE RUST ON NEW AIR BAG INFLATORS: The technician finds that the new air bag inflator (aka: gas generator) may have surface rust on the metalhousing .
Aug 23, 2021 - 350000 EQUIPMENT
SURFACE RUST ON NEW AIR BAG INFLATORS: The technician finds that the new air bag inflator (aka: gas generator) may have surface rust on the metalhousing .
Aug 09, 2021 - 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
While engine oil consumption may create a customer inconvenience, in the short term it should not cause any drivability problems that would prevent normal day-to-day operational use of the vehicle
Aug 09, 2021 - 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
While engine oil consumption may create a customer inconvenience, in the short term it should not cause any drivability problems that would prevent normal day-to-day operational use of the vehicle
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