Component
EQUIPMENT
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle may have an aftermarket bike carrier installed on it. The bike carrier's design has a small pin that could pinch your fingers or hands if you're not careful when lowering the bike arm.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're not careful, you could seriously hurt your finger or hand when using the bike carrier.
Free Fix
BMW will fix the issue for free by sending you a repair kit with instructions. You'll need to contact them at 800-831-1117 to get started.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BMW BIKE CARRIERS, P/N 82110393954, SOLD FOR USE ON MY 2005 BMW X3 AND X5 VEHICLES. A PINCH BOLT EXISTS BETWEEN THE BIKE ARM BRACKET AND THE UPRIGHT ASSEMBLY OF THE HITCH STYLE BICYCLE RACK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WHEN MOVING THE BIKE ARM BRACKET TO ITS DOWN POSITION, THIS PINCH POINT HAS THE POTENTIAL OF CAUSING A SEVERE INJURY TO THE USER'S FINGER OR HAND.
Original — Remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES TOLL-FREE AT 800-831-1117.
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