| Vehicle |
2021 BMW X7 |
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| Manufacturer |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
1/29/2021 |
| Influenced by |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
3/30/2021 |
| # Affected |
21 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:COLUMN |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
A loose steering column shaft universal joint connection can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2021 BMW X7 Recall for TIRES
2021 BMW X7 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2021 BMW X7 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
2021 BMW X7 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
2021 BMW X7 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2021 BMW X7 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2021 BMW X7 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER ASSIST, HYDRAULIC
2021 BMW X7 Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2021 BMW X7 Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SOFTWARE
2021 BMW X7 Recall for SEATS, MID/REAR ASSEMBLY, HEAD RESTRAINT
2021 BMW X7 Recall for VISIBILITY, SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
2021 BMW X7 Recall for SEATS
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Dec 27, 2021 - 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
A groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment.
Dec 20, 2021 - 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective October 15, 2021) on certain Model Year 2022 BMW vehicles that were produced between September 28, 2021 and October 8, 2021. The issue involves the Active Crash Safety Module (ACSM) sensor.
Dec 20, 2021 - 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customer states the following about their vehicle: active radio or music source is interrupted, the navigation is no longer available, a black screen is shown in the Control Display, the system works again after a short interruption.
Dec 20, 2021 - 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective October 25, 2021) on certain Model Year 2022 BMW vehicles that were produced after October 25, 2021. Due to supply chain limitations, certain vehicles were produced without a CID with touch funct
Dec 20, 2021 - 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
The "energy management" Check control message (ID code 415) is falsely displayed when entering the vehicle.
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