BMW 2009-2012: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

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 …

Recall #: 12V550000

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BMW 2009-2012: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM was recalled by Bmw in November 27, 2012. Reason: BMW is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 X5 xDrive 35d SAV diesel vehicles manufactured September 1, 200…. Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten the idler pulley bolt. The …. Verify recall #12V550000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Bmw issued this NHTSA recall-BMW is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 X5 xDrive 35d SAV diesel vehicles manufactured September 1, 200….

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agency class: November 27, 2012
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #12V550000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

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Product description

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.

Reason for recall

Hazard

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

Remedy, 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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	12V550000
Date reported	November 27, 2012
Date initiated	November 27, 2012
Recalling firm	Bmw
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten the idler pulley bolt. The recall began on January 15, 2013. Owner…

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on November 27, 2012. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12V550000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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