Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V170000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 03/18/2008 to 03/18/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 55 | 05/14/2008 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 04/11/2008 | 04/14/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Bmw is recalling 55 my 2008 x5 sport utility vehicles for problems with the rear axle stabilizer (anti-sway bar). these vehicles were equipped with a sports-suspension stabilizer rather than a standard suspension stabilizer on the rear axle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In certain driving conditions, such as fast lane changes at high speed, the vehicle could experience an 'over-steer' behavior affecting vehicle handling and control, which could increase the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the rear axle stabilizer. the recall began on may 14, 2008. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117 or via e-mail to customerrelations@bmwusa.com. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| SI B37-03-07 | 01/01/2008 | 10025775 | Bmw: dynamic drive (ars) front sway bar repairs. e70 (x5) with sport package option code zsp. *pe | 09/05/2008 | |