Defect Description For Recall
BMW Of North America, Llc, (BMW) Is Recalling Certain 2011-2013 X5 Xdrive35I, X5 Xdrive50I, X5 M And X5 Xdrive35D Vehicles, 2011-2014 X6 Xdrive35I, X6 Xdrive50I And X6M Vehicles, And 2011 X6 Activehybrid Vehicles. Water And Debris May Enter The Front Driveshaft’S Universal Joint, Causing Excessive Wear And Possibly Resulting In The Joint’S Failure.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
X6 ActiVEHYBRID SAC
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
17V138000
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 April 18, 2017. Owners May Contact BMW Customer Service At 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20110103
End Of Manufacture
20110922
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
121909
Date Owners Notified
20170418
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20170302