Recall 11V-332
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC recalled the 2011 BMW X5 Diesel Sav: Engine and engine cooling (engine, diesel).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 11V-332
- Reported
- June 23, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 923 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
BMW is recalling certain model year 2011, x5 diesel sports activity vehicles (sav) manufactured from march 31, 2011, through may 19, 2011. Due to a component manufacturing error at the supplier, the welds in the belt tensioner could have incipient cracks. Over time, this could lead a malfunction of the belt tensioner.
The risk
If the belt tensioner fails, there could be a sudden loss of power steering assistance, if power steering assist is lost, manual steering capability is still retained and could increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the engine belt tensioner free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during august 2011. Owners may contact BMW customer relations and services at 1-[removed], or via email at [removed]
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .
Affected vehicles
- BMW X5 Diesel Sav 2011