BMW X6: Drive May Fail
BMW X6 and X5 Recall Summary BMW is recalling 45,474 X6 and X5 vehicles in the United Kingdom because a bolt on the power steering pump drive belt tensioner pulley may fail, causing loss of power steering assistance. When this happens, drivers will need to apply more force to steer the vehicle. BMW will replace the bolt with a stronger version.
- Recalling firm
- BMW
- Product
- Vehicles: BMW X6, BMW X5. Units affected: 45,474
- Reason
- The power steering pump drive belt tensioner pulley securing bolt may fail which will lead to the loss of power steering assistance and the necessity for the driver to supply additional input to steering the vehicle. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the steering pump drive belt tensioner pulley securing bolt with a more robust version.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2012-12-06
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/38d84811-d816-4e3c-b2d2-870cbc238fd8