2011 BMW X5 Diesel Sav recall: diesel
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on June 23, 2011. It covers about 923 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 923
- reported
- Jun 23, 2011
- owners notified
- Aug 10, 2011
- related complaints
- 18
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 [email protected].
Recall number 11V332000
Affected vehicles
- BMW X5 Diesel Sav 2011 2011
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 18 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 11V332000
Is there a recall on the 2011 BMW X5 Diesel Sav diesel?
Yes. Recall 11V332000, reported on June 23, 2011, covers about 923 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 11V332000?
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 [email protected].
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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