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NHTSARecalled Jun 28, 2018 · #18V439000

Lower Control Arm May Break

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X6 sDrive35i vehicles. The pivot bolt on the front lower-left control arm may not have been properly hardened, which may cause the control arm to break. If the lower control arm breaks, vehicle handling and control can be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Lower Control Arm May Break
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower-left control arms and replace if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

View the official CPSC notice