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BMW Recall : Front Driveshaft Universal Joint May Fail
2011 BMW X6
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.
Power Train — Driveline — Driveshaft
- 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.
- Actions
- 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.
- Documents (16)
- Miscellaneous Document
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Recall 573 Report - Amendment 1
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Defect 573 Report
- Miscellaneous Document
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Miscellaneous Document
- Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2016-3
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-3
- Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2017-1
- Recall Quarterly Report# 2 - 2016-Q4
- Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-2
- Recall Quarterly Report - #6, 2017-4
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