2017 BMW X3 recall: electric power assist system
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on October 3, 2016. It covers about 103 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 103
- reported
- Oct 3, 2016
- owners notified
- Oct 11, 2016
- related complaints
- 2
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one model year 2017 BMW X3 xDrive 28i vehicle manufactured on June 7, 2016. This vehicle has electronic power steering (EPS), and the contact pins on the EPS control unit may not have been welded properly resulting in increased resistance.
- Risk
- An increase in pin contact resistance can increase the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and ignition is off.
- Remedy
- The vehicle was repaired at the dealership before sale. Therefore, an owner notification notice will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 16V704000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 16V704000
Is there a recall on the 2017 BMW X3 electric power assist system?
Yes. Recall 16V704000, reported on October 3, 2016, covers about 103 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V704000?
The vehicle was repaired at the dealership before sale. Therefore, an owner notification notice will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
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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