NHTSA Recall # | 157494 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V678000 |
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Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Supplier | BMW |
Brand | BMW |
Model | X3 |
Model Year | 2020 |
Component | STEERING |
Date of notification | 19/09/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 24/08/19 |
End date of manufacturing | 13/09/19 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 25/09/19 |
Report created | 26/09/19 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 368 |
Defect summary | Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2020 x3 sdrive30i, x3 xdrive30i, and x3 m40i vehicles, x4 xdrive30i, and x4 m40i vehicles. The front axle swivel bearings may not have been properly heat treated during manufacturing, reducing their strength and possibly causing them to break. |
Consequence summary | Broken swivel bearings can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Bmw has notified owners and instructed them to not drive their vehicles. Dealers will replace the front axle swivel bearings, free of charge. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
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). |