NHTSA Recall 16V311000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V311000; Date: May. 17, 2016
If the front universal joint fails, the front wheels would not be driven, affecting vehicle traction. Additionally, continued driving of the vehicle with a broken front universal joint may damage other components. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 BMW X5; 2011 BMW X5 Diesel Sav; 2011 BMW X6; 2011 BMW X6 Activehybrid Sac
Component: Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 21,493
Recall Summary:
BMW of north America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011 x5 xdrive 35i, xdrive50i, x5 m, x6 xdrive35i, x6 xdrive50i, and x6 m vehicles manufactured April 5, 2010, to November 20, 2010, 2011 x5 xdrive35d diesel vehicles manufactured April 7, 2010, to November 20, 2010, and 2011 x6 active hybrid vehicles manufactured April 15, 2010, to November 17, 2010. The affected vehicles have a front driveshaft universal joint that may not seal out water and debris from getting in and damaging the joint, which could lead to its failure.
How to Fix:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2016. 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 8, 2016
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