Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V311000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V311000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2011 x5 xdrive 35i, xdrive50i, x5 m, x6 xdrive35i, x6 xdrive50i, and x6 m vehicles manufactured april 5, 2010, to november 20, 2010, 2011 x5 xdrive35d diesel vehicles manufactured april 7, 2010, to november 20, 2010, and 2011 x6 active hybrid vehicles manufactured april 15, 2010, to november 17, 2010 Includes 21,493 affected units, Front Driveshaft Universal Joint may Fail, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2011 x5 xdrive 35i, xdrive50i, x5 m, x6 xdrive35i, x6 xdrive50i, and x6 m vehicles manufactured april 5, 2010, to november 20, 2010, 2011 x5 xdrive35d diesel vehicles manufactured april 7, 2010, to november 20, 2010, and 2011 x6 active hybrid vehicles manufactured april 15, 2010, to november 17, 2010

Defect Summary

Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2011 x5 xdrive 35i, xdrive50i, x5 m, x6 xdrive35i, x6 xdrive50i, and x6 m vehicles manufactured april 5, 2010, to november 20, 2010, 2011 x5 xdrive35d diesel vehicles manufactured april 7, 2010, to november 20, 2010, and 2011 x6 active hybrid vehicles manufactured april 15, 2010, to november 17, 2010. the affected vehicles have a front driveshaft universal joint that may not seal out water and debris from getting in and damaging the joint, which could lead to its failure.

Corrective Action

Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. the recall began on july 8, 2016. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V311000
Report Received Date: 2016-05-17T00:00:00
Subject: Front driveshaft universal joint may fail
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 21,493

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2011 x5 xdrive 35i, xdrive50i, x5 m, x6 xdrive35i, x6 xdrive50i, and x6 m vehicles manufactured april 5, 2010, to november 20, 2010, 2011 x5 xdrive35d diesel vehicles manufactured april 7, 2010, to november 20, 2010, and 2011 x6 active hybrid vehicles manufactured april 15, 2010, to november 17, 2010. the affected vehicles have a front driveshaft universal joint that may not seal out water and debris from getting in and damaging the joint, which could lead to its failure.
Consequence Summary: If the front universal joint fails, the front wheels would not be driven, affecting vehicle traction. additionally, continued driving of the vehicle with a broken front universal joint may damage other components. either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. the recall began on july 8, 2016. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 76.23

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NHTSA ID: 16V311000
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Created At: 1742808662
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