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Campaign 08V170000

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ID: #08V170000 MFR: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

What This Recall Means

Component

SUSPENSION:REAR

What Happened
Your vehicle has a faulty rear axle stabilizer that could affect its stability and handling during high-speed driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If not fixed, your vehicle could experience a steering issue called 'over-steer' when making sharp turns at high speeds, which could lead to a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
We'll replace the rear axle stabilizer for free at a dealership, and you can contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117 or customerrelations@bmwusa.com to schedule an appointment.

Affected Vehicles

2008 BMW X5

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #08V170000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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