CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
- Problem
- BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2025 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive, 2024-2025 i5 eDrive40, i5 M60 xDrive, 2025 i5 xDrive40, 2024 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive, 750e xDrive, i7 eDrive50, i7 xDrive60, and i7 M70 xDrive vehicles. The steering spindle may break requiring a greater steering effort to control the vehicle.
- Risk
- A sudden increase in required steering effort increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the steering spindle's double universal joint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 22, 2024. Owners may contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The steering spindle on certain BMW vehicles may break, which can suddenly require much greater steering effort to control the vehicle. A sudden increase in steering effort raises the risk of a crash.
The remedy is free. Authorized BMW dealers will replace the steering spindle's double universal joint at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed November 22, 2024. If you have questions, contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your car is affected.
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