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Recall 11V-341

BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC recalled the 2011 BMW X3: Steering (electric power assist system).

At a glance

Campaign number
11V-341
Reported
June 29, 2011
Vehicles affected
51 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

BMW is recalling certain model year 2011 x3 passenger vehicles manufactured from april 27, 2011, through june 8, 2011. A control module in the electric power steering (eps) unit may malfunction, resulting in a sudden loss of power steering assistance.

The risk

Sudden loss of power steering assistance could increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

BMW will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during august 2011. Owners may contact BMW customer relations and services at 1-[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