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NHTSARecalled Dec 21, 2016 · #16V919000

Loose Ground Cable may cause Shift to Neutral

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Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 X5 xDrive40e vehicles manufactured July 29, 2015, to September 9, 2015. The affected vehicles have a Digital Motor Electronic (DME) control unit that may have a loose electrical ground cable, possibly causing an under-voltage condition which would result in the transmission shifting to neutral. If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Loose Ground Cable may cause Shift to Neutral
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the ground cable, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

View the official CPSC notice