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An official EU Safety Gate notice concerns BMW - X5, x6, x7, x5m. The steering spindle may not have been properly bolted and could become detached.As a result the steering control would be lost, increasing the risk of an accident. Published 2021-03-05.
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The source does not provide specific consumer instructions. Follow the official EU Safety Gate notice for next steps.
Recall number
A12/00307/21
Official notice
2021-03-05
The hazard
The hazard
The steering spindle may not have been properly bolted and could become detached.As a result the steering control would be lost, increasing the risk of an accident.
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Brand: BMW.
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