Component
STEERING
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle may have a problem with the steering gear in your diesel engine, which could cause power steering fluid to leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If the power steering fluid leaks, it could spray onto hot exhaust parts and increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Free Fix
BMW will contact you and let you know when to take your vehicle to the dealership, where they will inspect the steering gear and replace it for free if necessary.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 X5 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DIESEL ENGINE AND 2013 X5 AND X6 VEHICLES. DUE TO A MACHINING ERROR OF THE STEERING GEAR SURFACE, POWER STEERING FLUID MAY LEAK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID CAN SPRAY ONTO HOT EXHAUST PARTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Original — Remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 20, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.
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