Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System

NHTSA recall 12V550000 · announced November 27, 2012 · filed by Bmw Of North America, Llc · 29,800 units affected

The problem

BMW is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 X5 xDrive 35d SAV diesel vehicles manufactured September 1, 2008, through November 15, 2012. The engine belt idler pulley bolt could loosen and break over time.

The risk

If the engine belt idler pulley bolt breaks, the vehicle may unexpectedly lose power-assisted steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten the idler pulley bolt. The recall began on January 15, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2009 Bmw X5 Sav
• 2010 Bmw X5 Sav
• 2011 Bmw X5 Sav
• 2012 Bmw X5 Sav

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.