2018 BMW X5 and BMW X6 recall: lower arm
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on June 28, 2018. It covers about 43 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 43
- reported
- Jun 28, 2018
- owners notified
- Jul 11, 2018
- related complaints
- 7
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X6 sDrive35i vehicles. The pivot bolt on the front lower-left control arm may not have been properly hardened, which may cause the control arm to break.
- Risk
- If the lower control arm breaks, vehicle handling and control can be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower-left control arms and replace if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 18V439000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 18V439000
Is there a recall on the 2018 BMW X5 and BMW X6 lower arm?
Yes. Recall 18V439000, reported on June 28, 2018, covers about 43 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V439000?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower-left control arms and replace if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2018. 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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