Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
BMW X5 2012-2013
BMW X6 2013
Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Mfr's Report Date: JUN 12, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V267000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,642
Summary:
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 X5 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DIESEL ENGINE AND 2013 X5 AND X6 VEHICLES. DUE TO A MACHINING ERROR OF THE STEERING GEAR SURFACE, POWER STEERING FLUID MAY LEAK.
Consequence:
LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID CAN SPRAY ONTO HOT EXHAUST PARTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy:
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR
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