NHTSA recall 19V-678: Suspension

BMW of North America, LLC · Reported September 25, 2019 · 2 affected model years

Suspension recall

Do not drive19V-678
September 25, 2019 · BMW of North America, LLC
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, and X3 M40i vehicles, X4 xDrive30i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The front axle swivel bearings may not have been properly heat treated during manufacturing, reducing their strength and possibly causing them to break.
Safety risk
Broken swivel bearings can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW has notified owners and instructed them to not drive their vehicles. Dealers will replace the front axle swivel bearings, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number19V678000
ManufacturerBMW of North America, LLC
Report dateSeptember 25, 2019
ComponentSuspension:Front
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

2020 BMW X410 recalls total2020 BMW X316 recalls total

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