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NHTSA recall 11V332000

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BMW X5 Diesel Sav

Reported Jun 23, 2011923 vehicles affectedBMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLCBuilt Mar 31, 2011 – May 19, 2011

The defect

BMW IS recalling certain model year 2011, X5 diesel sports activity vehicles (sav) manufactured from march 31, 2011, through may 19, 2011. due to a component manufacturing error at the supplier, the welds in the belt tensioner could have incipient cracks. over time, this could lead a malfunction of the belt tensioner.

The risk

If the belt tensioner fails, there could be a sudden loss of power steering assistance, if power steering assist IS lost, manual steering capability IS still retained and could increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy

Dealers will replace the engine belt tensioner free of charge. the safety recall IS expected to begin during august 2011. owners may contact BMW customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417, or via email at customerrelations@bmwusa.com.

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Vehicles in this recall

BMW X5 Diesel Sav
2011

Notes

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .