Bmw I5 Edrive40, I5 Xdrive40, I5 M60 Xdrive recall (24V714000)

Bmw · United States Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID: 24V714000
Report Received: 2024-09-25
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Make: Bmw
Model(s): I5 EDRIVE40, I5 XDRIVE40, I5 M60 XDRIVE, I7 EDRIVE50, I7 XDRIVE60, I7 M70 XDRIVE
Model Year(s): 2024, 2025
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Potentially Affected Units: 982

Defect Description

BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2025 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive, 2024-2025 i5 eDrive40, i5 M60 xDrive, 2025 i5 xDrive40, 2024 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive, 750e xDrive, i7 eDrive50, i7 xDrive60, and i7 M70 xDrive vehicles. The steering spindle may break requiring a greater steering effort to control the vehicle.

Consequence

A sudden increase in required steering effort increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the steering spindle's double universal joint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 22, 2024. Owners may contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.

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