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0 BMW X5, X6, X7

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: BMW Australia Ltd

Recall date: 28 January 2021

Defect

Due to a fault in the welding process, a weld seam on the front axle was not welded properly.

Hazard

The incorrect welding can lead to a complete separation of the right hand side tension strut, resulting in loss of steering control. Sudden loss of steering control increases the risk of accident, causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.

Remedy

All known owners will be contacted by BMW Group Australia Ltd or a BMW dealer. 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 Group Australia via the BMW Group Australia website: https://www.bmw.com.au For further information, consumers can go to the BMW Group 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. 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