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18V-439

Jun 28, 2018

BMW

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Selected: 18V-439

Pivot bolt on the front lower-left control arm may not have been properly hardened, which may cause the control arm to break

Manufacturer: BMW
Filed: Jun 28, 2018
Component: Suspension
Vehicles affected: 43
Remedy: Part replacement
Recall type: Vehicle

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

If the lower control arm breaks, vehicle handling and control can be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected models

BMW X5 2018 BMW X6 2018

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