Component
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
What Happened
The electric power steering system in your X3 helps you steer your vehicle at low speeds. A faulty control module in this system, which was installed in certain 2011 models, could stop providing power steering assistance without warning.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens while you're driving, you could lose control of your vehicle, especially at low speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will repair the faulty control module for free. They'll fix the issue at no cost to you, and you should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 X3 PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 27, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 8, 2011. A CONTROL MODULE IN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) UNIT MAY MALFUNCTION, RESULTING IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.
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