Component
STEERING
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
What Happened
The power steering gear in your X5 or X6 is a critical part that helps you steer the vehicle. Unfortunately, a small mistake in its manufacturing could cause power steering fluid to leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If the power steering fluid leaks onto hot exhaust parts, it could catch fire, potentially causing a serious engine compartment fire. This could leave you without control of your vehicle and put you at risk of a severe accident.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect the steering gear and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. They'll take care of this free of charge, so be sure to schedule an appointment as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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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