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BMW - The steering column shaft could detach from the double joint

Official notice

19 Aug 2021

Last checked

19 Aug 2021

Medium riskDVSA
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An official DVSA notice concerns BMW - The steering column shaft could detach from the double joint. The steering column shaft could detach from the double joint Published 2021-08-19.

What to do now

Check the bottom end of the steering shaft and if required resecure the shaft using a new screw.

Units affected

882

Recall number

R-2021-307

Official notice

2021-08-19

The hazard

The steering column shaft could detach from the double joint

How to check if you're affected

Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.

Models

X5

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Affected products

Product 1

BMW X5

Units affected

882

Risk / hazard

The steering column shaft could detach from the double joint

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected vehicles were sold.

Location 1

GB · United Kingdom

Affected area 1

GB · United Kingdom

Company & contacts

Brand

BMW

Manufacturer

Bmw

Phone

Not provided

Brand: BMW. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

VEHICLES

Classification

DVSA recall R-2021-307

App estimate

medium

Recall details

Recall number

R-2021-307

Campaign number

0032380100

Units affected

882

Classification

DVSA recall R-2021-307

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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