Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's windshield has a potential issue with bonding in the upper right area, which could compromise the roof's stability in a rollover.
Risk if Unfixed
If your vehicle rolls over, the roof might not be as stable as it should be, increasing the risk of injuries.
Free Fix
BMW will fix the issue for free by replacing your windshield with a new one, properly bonded, at an authorized dealership.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 X5 AND X6 SPORT ACTIVITY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 14, 2009 AND DECEMBER 16, 2009. IN THE UPPER RIGHT AREA OF THE WINDSHIELD, BONDING MAY BE INSUFFICIENT OVER A LENGTH OF APPROXIMATELY 50CM.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN THE CASE OF A ROLLOVER, THE STABILITY OF THE ROOF COULD BE AFFECTED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Original — Remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUTHORIZED DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE WINDSHIELD AND THEN REINSTALL WITH THE PROPER BONDING FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
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