Recall 2018275

The issue

On certain BMW X5 xDrive35d (diesel) vehicles, the engine belt idler pulley bolt could loosen and/or break. This may cause the belt to detach, resulting in a sudden loss of power steering assist. A vehicle experiencing a loss of power steering assist would revert to a manual steering mode which would require greater driver effort, especially at low vehicle speeds. This could ultimately result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the idler pulley bolt. Note: This recall supersedes and expands upon recall 2012-396.

Description (français)

Sur certains BMW X5 xDrive35d (diesel), le boulon du galet tendeur de la courroie du moteur pourrait se desserrer ou se briser. La courroie pourrait donc se détacher, ce qui causerait une perte soudaine de l'assistance de la direction. Un véhicule qui perdrait l'assistance de sa direction passerait en mode de direction manuelle, ce qui nécessiterait un plus grand effort de la part du conducteur, en particulier à basse vitesse. Cela pourrait finir par causer un accident blessant quelqu'un ou endommageant des biens matériels. Correction : Les concessionnaires devront remplacer le boulon du galet tendeur. Note: Ce rappel remplace et agrandi la population du rappel 2012-396.

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Vehicles covered

Model years in this recall

NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.

Other recalls for the same models

The same models in recall campaigns from NHTSA, Transport Canada, the EU Safety Gate and the Dutch RDW.

All recalls for this model: BMW X5