| Vehicle |
2012 BMW X5 |
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| Manufacturer |
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
4/20/2012 - 5/29/2012 |
| Recalled on |
6/13/2012 |
| Influenced by |
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
7/20/2012 |
| # Affected |
2,642 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING |
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| Description |
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 X5 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DIESEL ENGINE AND 2013 X5 AND X6 VEHICLES. DUE TO A MACHINING ERROR OF THE STEERING GEAR SURFACE, POWER STEERING FLUID MAY LEAK. |
| Consequences |
LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID CAN SPRAY ONTO HOT EXHAUST PARTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 20, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS MAY 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 |
2012 BMW X5 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2012 BMW X5 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2012 BMW X5 Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, DRIVESHAFT
2012 BMW X5 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2012 BMW X5 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2012 BMW X5 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, GASOLINE, TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
2012 BMW X5 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2012 BMW X5 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2012 BMW X5 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2012 BMW X5 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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Aug 09, 2021 - 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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