2013 Bmw X6 | 2013 Bmw X5 | 2012 Bmw X5 — Steering
Published June 13, 2012 · Recall initiated: June 13, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V267000, published June 13, 2012. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2013 Bmw X6 | 2013 Bmw X5 | 2012 Bmw X5 — Steering.
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- X6
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2013 BMW X6 | 2013 BMW X5 | 2012 BMW X5
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Bmw X6 | 2013 Bmw X5 | 2012 Bmw X5 — Steering recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V267000 on June 13, 2012. Reported 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: X6.