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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V267000

STEERING

Published June 13, 2012 · Recall initiated: June 13, 2012

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Recall details

Brand
BMW
Model
X5
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Lot
2013 BMW X5 | 2013 BMW X6 | 2012 BMW X5
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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