NHTSA recall 11V341000
Steering › Electric power assist system
BMW X3
Reported Jun 29, 201151 vehicles affectedBMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLCBuilt Apr 27, 2011 – Jun 8, 2011
The defect
BMW IS recalling certain model year 2011 X3 passenger vehicles manufactured from april 27, 2011, through june 8, 2011. a control module in the electric power steering (eps) unit may malfunction, resulting in a sudden loss of power steering assistance.
The risk
Sudden loss of power steering assistance could increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
BMW will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles 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.