BMW has launched a repair campaign for the 2011 X5, X5 M, X6 and X6 M, addressing a defective universal joint.
Approximately 21,500 vehicles may have been produced with an out-of-spec seal for the front driveshaft's U-joint, allowing water and dirt intrusion. The joint can eventually break, though drivers are typically warned by noise or vibration before the components completely fail.
If the front universal joint fails, the front wheels would not be driven, affecting vehicle traction," the recall documents warn. "Additionally, continued driving of the vehicle with a broken front universal joint may damage other components. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash."
The issue was initially handled two years ago as a service action, however BMW recently decided to launch a safety recall after receiving an increasing number of consumer complaints.
Article from LeftLane News
Approximately 21,500 vehicles may have been produced with an out-of-spec seal for the front driveshaft's U-joint, allowing water and dirt intrusion. The joint can eventually break, though drivers are typically warned by noise or vibration before the components completely fail.
If the front universal joint fails, the front wheels would not be driven, affecting vehicle traction," the recall documents warn. "Additionally, continued driving of the vehicle with a broken front universal joint may damage other components. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash."
The issue was initially handled two years ago as a service action, however BMW recently decided to launch a safety recall after receiving an increasing number of consumer complaints.
Article from LeftLane News