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An official Transport Canada notice concerns Bmw - X5. Steering Published 2012-11-26.
What to do now
Dealers will replace the idler pulley bolt and tighten with a revised torque procedure. A thread locking compound will be applied to the replacement bolt.
Units affected
5,542
Recall number
2012396
Official notice
2012-11-26
The hazard
The hazard
Steering
How to check if you're affected
How to check if you're affected
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Where it was sold
Where it was sold
The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.
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Company & contacts
Company & contacts
Brand: BMW. Contact: BMW.
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Documents, notices & source
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