NHTSA Recall # | 72599 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 07E069000 |
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Manufacturer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
Supplier | BMW |
Brand | BMW |
Model | X5 |
Model Year | 2005 |
Component | EQUIPMENT |
Date of notification | 13/09/07 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 12/04/21 |
End date of manufacturing | 12/04/21 |
Type of recall | E |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 06/09/07 |
Report created | 06/09/07 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 675 |
Defect summary | Certain aftermarket bmw bike carriers, p/n 82110393954, sold for use on my 2005 bmw x3 and x5 vehicles. A pinch bolt exists between the bike arm bracket and the upright assembly of the hitch style bicycle rack. |
Consequence summary | When moving the bike arm bracket to its down position, this pinch point has the potential of causing a severe injury to the user's finger or hand. |
Corrective action | Bmw will notify owners and provide a repair kit along with repair instructions free of charge. The recall began on september 13, 2007. Owners can contact bmw customer relations and services toll-free at 800-831-1117. |
Recall notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |