2001 BMW X5 recall: pump
Bayerische Motoren Werke reported this safety recall on May 24, 2001. It covers about 47 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 47
- reported
- May 24, 2001
- owners notified
- Aug 17, 2001
- related complaints
- 11
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to an assembly error during vehicle production, any of the three bolts that secure the pulley to the pump may have been inadequately tightened.
- Risk
- In such a case, the bolts could ultimately loosen causing the pulley to throw off the drive belt. This would result in the loss of certain engine auxiliary functions, I.e., power steering assist, water pump, or alternator. Steering effort would then be increased.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the power steering pump pulley to see if it is loose. If the pulley is not loose on the pump, the retaining bolts will be torqued to specification. If the pulley is loose, the pump, pulley, attaching bolts, and drive belt will be replaced. Owner notification began august 17, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1‑800‑831‑1117.
Recall number 01V173000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 11 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 01V173000
Is there a recall on the 2001 BMW X5 pump?
Yes. Recall 01V173000, reported on May 24, 2001, covers about 47 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V173000?
Dealers will inspect the power steering pump pulley to see if it is loose. If the pulley is not loose on the pump, the retaining bolts will be torqued to specification. If the pulley is loose, the pump, pulley, attaching bolts, and drive belt will be replaced. Owner notification began august 17, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1‑800‑831‑1117.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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