NHTSA Recall # | 145487 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V631000 |
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Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Supplier | BMW |
Brand | BMW |
Model | X7 |
Model Year | 2020 |
Component | STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK |
Date of notification | 21/08/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 09/08/19 |
End date of manufacturing | 16/08/19 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 28/08/19 |
Report created | 29/08/19 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 12 |
Defect summary | Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2020 x5 sdrive40i, x5 xdrive40i, x5 m50i, x7 xdrive40i and x7 m50i vehicles. The steering rack pinion teeth may break under load, resulting in a loss of steering control. |
Consequence summary | A loss of steering control increases risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall began august 21, 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). |