REC-000128

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2018–2019 BMW X3 M, X4 M, Z4

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: BMW Australia Ltd

Recall date: 14 July 2020

Defect

The steering track rods may be damaged when exposed to high temperatures and vibrational loads. If the steering track rods are damaged or break, the vehicle will have limited steering ability and may not steer as expected.

Hazard

Limited steering ability increases the risk of an accident with injury or death of the vehicle occupants and other road users.

Remedy

BMW Australia will contact all known owners. Consumers may contact an authorised BMW Service centre, or call the BMW Group Customer Interaction Centre on 1800 813 299 to arrange inspection and repair. Consumers can also contact BMW Australia via the BMW Australia website: https://www.bmw.com.au For further information, consumers can go to the BMW Australia website, and using either their vehicle's VIN or chassis number, check to see if their vehicle has an outstanding technical action, or an outstanding safety recall via https://www.bmw.com.au/en/topics/offers-and-services/recalls.html

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — BMW Australia Ltd — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: vehiclerecalls.gov.au