NHTSA Recall # | 180040 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V355000 |
MFG Compaign # | Toyota: 20TA09 |
Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Supplier | BMW |
Brand | BMW |
Model | X3 |
Model Year | 2020 |
Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
Date of notification | 14/08/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 12/01/25 |
End date of manufacturing | 12/01/25 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 15/06/20 |
Report created | 16/06/20 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 2779 |
Defect summary | Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2019 z4 sdrive30i, 2019-2020 330i xdrive, m340i and m340i xdrive, 2020 x3m and x4m, and toyota supra vehicles. In certain driving conditions, such as high temperatures and rough road surfaces, a steering gear tie rod may become damaged, possibly resulting in a fractured tie rod. |
Consequence summary | A damaged or fractured tie rod may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Bmw and toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear tie rods, free of charge. The recall began august 14, 2020. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |