Component
STEERING
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
What Happened
The power steering system in your vehicle uses a gear that helps you turn the wheels. In some 2012-2013 X5 and X6 models, the gear's surface was machined incorrectly, which can cause power steering fluid to leak out.
Risk if Unfixed
If the power steering fluid leaks onto your exhaust system, it could catch fire, causing a potentially serious engine compartment fire.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect the steering gear and replace it with a new one if necessary, all at no cost to you. You'll receive a notification about this recall, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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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