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Campaign 12V267000

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ID: #12V267000 MFR: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

What This Recall Means

Component

STEERING

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.

How to Get This Fixed

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.

Affected Vehicles

2013 BMW X6
2013 BMW X5
2012 BMW X5

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #12V267000. 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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