POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Published May 17, 2016 · Recall initiated: May 17, 2016
What's the hazard
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011 X5 xDrive 35i, xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M vehicles manufactured April 5, 2010, to November 20, 2010, 2011 X5 xDrive35d diesel vehicles manufactured April 7, 2010, to November 20, 2010, and 2011 X6 Active Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 15, 2010, to November 17, 2010. The affected vehicles have a front driveshaft universal joint that may not seal out water and debris from getting in and damaging the joint, which could lead to its failure.
What to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- X6 ACTIVEHYBRID SAC
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2011 BMW X6 ACTIVEHYBRID SAC | 2011 BMW X5 DIESEL SAV | 2011 BMW X5 | 2011 BMW X6
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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