NHTSA recall 18V-680: Suspension

BMW of North America, LLC · Reported September 28, 2018 · 1 affected model year

Suspension recall

18V-680
September 28, 2018 · BMW of North America, LLC
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 BMW X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles. The rear upper control arm pivot bolts may have been improperly hardened, possibly causing the rear upper control arms to break.
Safety risk
If a rear upper control arm breaks, it can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
All affected vehicles remain on dealer lots, therefore owner letters will not be mailed. BMW dealers will replace both rear upper control arms, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number18V680000
ManufacturerBMW of North America, LLC
Report dateSeptember 28, 2018
ComponentSuspension:Rear
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2019 BMW X64 recalls total

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