Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V332000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V332000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 923 affected units, ENGINE BELT TENSIONER, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 1-800-525-7417, or via email at customerrelations@bmwusa.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V332000
Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2011-06-23T00:00:00
Subject: Engine belt tensioner
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 923

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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 1-800-525-7417, or via email at customerrelations@bmwusa.com.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-vc96_7f7g-qar8
NHTSA ID: 11V332000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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