Component Description
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
BMW of North America, LLC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20180609
End Date Of Manufacturing
20180611
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
43
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20180711
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
BMW of North America, LLC
Report Received Date
20180628
Record Creation Date
20180702
Defect Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X6 sDrive35i vehicles. The pivot bolt on the front lower-left control arm may not have been properly hardened, which may cause the control arm to break.
Consequence Summary
If the lower control arm breaks, vehicle handling and control can be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower-left control arms and replace if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
