Recall number R/2018/171

Recall reference

R/2018/171

Recall Type

Car

Recall Date

2018-07-09

Reason for concern

FRONT AXLE SWIVEL BEARINGS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PRODUCED TO SPECIFICATION

Reason for recall

Due to a fault in the supplier production process the swivel bearings on the front axle of the affected vehicles may not have been produced to specification. Due to an insufficient heat treatment the fracture strain has been reduced. The affected swivel bearings could break causing loss of wheel guidance during driving.

Remedy

On the affected vehicles both swivel bearings will be checked and if necessary replaced with a part produced to specification.

How to check if the vehicle is recalled

Contact the local BMW dealership or manufacturer. You will not need to pay for anything involving the recall.

How the manufacturer will repair

The Recalled vehicles will have the fixing checked and corrected as necessary by and official BMW service.

BMW Reference ID

0031850100 0031860100

Number of affected BMW cars

100