BMW X1: Driveshaft Universal Joint May Break
Recall Summary BMW is recalling approximately 86,792 vehicles from multiple models (X1, 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 Series, and Z4) in the United Kingdom because the front universal joint in the rear driveshaft may break due to insufficient strength. BMW will replace the universal joint with a modified version on affected vehicles.
- Recalling firm
- BMW
- Product
- Vehicles: BMW X1, BMW 5 SERIES, BMW 6 SERIES, BMW 7 SERIES, BMW 1 SERIES, BMW 3 SERIES, BMW Z4. Units affected: 86,792
- Reason
- Due to insufficient strength the front universal joint in the rear front universal joint of the rear prop shaft may fail. Remedy: On affected vehicle replace the universal joint with a modified version
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2017-04-11
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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