Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
X6 ActiVEHYBRID SAC
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
16V311000
Component Description
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20100415
End Of Manufacture
20101117
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
21493
Date Owners Notified
20160708
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20160517