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BMW Steering Recall #2012396

Recall date November 26, 2012
Models affected
  • 2009 BMW X5
  • 2010 BMW X5
  • 2011 BMW X5
  • 2012 BMW X5
Units affected 5,542
Details

On certain BMW X5 xDrive35d (diesel) vehicles, the engine belt idler pulley bolt could loosen and/or break.

As such, the belt may become detached, resulting in a sudden loss of steering power assist.

A vehicle experiencing a loss of steering power assist would revert to a manual steering mode which would require greater driver effort, especially at low vehicle speeds.

This could ultimately result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

Correction: Dealers will replace the idler pulley bolt and tighten with a revised torque procedure.

A thread locking compound will be applied to the replacement bolt.

Additional information may be available on Transport Canada's website

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