NHTSA recall 16V704000
Steering › Electric power assist system
BMW X3
Reported Oct 3, 2016103 vehicles affectedBMW of North America, LLCBuilt Jun 7, 2016 – Jun 7, 2016
The defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one model year 2017 BMW X3 xDrive 28i vehicle manufactured on June 7, 2016. This vehicle has electronic power steering (EPS), and the contact pins on the EPS control unit may not have been welded properly resulting in increased resistance.
The risk
An increase in pin contact resistance can increase the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and ignition is off.
The remedy
The vehicle was repaired at the dealership before sale. Therefore, an owner notification notice will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.