NHTSA recall 19V-631: Steering

BMW of North America, LLC · Reported August 28, 2019 · 2 affected model years

Steering recall

19V-631
August 28, 2019 · BMW of North America, LLC
Problem
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.
Safety risk
A loss of steering control increases risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 details

NHTSA campaign number19V631000
ManufacturerBMW of North America, LLC
Report dateAugust 28, 2019
ComponentSteering:Rack and Pinion:Rack
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

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