Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e's wiring may have a loose electrical connection that could cause problems with the Digital Motor Electronic (DME) control unit.
Risk if Unfixed
If this issue isn't fixed, your vehicle's transmission could shift to neutral unexpectedly, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this is on the house - BMW will fix the problem by tightening the ground cable at a dealership near you, free of charge.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 X5 xDrive40e vehicles manufactured July 29, 2015, to September 9, 2015. The affected vehicles have a Digital Motor Electronic (DME) control unit that may have a loose electrical ground cable, possibly causing an under-voltage condition which would result in the transmission shifting to neutral.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the ground cable, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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