NHTSA Recall # | 139442 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V336000 |
MFG Compaign # | |
Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Supplier | BMW |
Brand | BMW |
Model | X5 |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Date of notification | 11/03/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 12/03/08 |
End date of manufacturing | 27/06/13 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 23/05/18 |
Report created | 25/05/18 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 103 |
Estimated number of affected units | 33214 |
Defect summary | Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2009-2013 x5 xdrive 35d diesel vehicles. The engine idler pulley bolt may loosen over time and break. |
Consequence summary | If the idler pulley bolt breaks, the vehicle may unexpectedly lose power-assisted steering, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the idler pulley bolt with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began march 11, 2019. 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). |