NHTSA Campaign Number
16V704000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Reported to NHTSA: March 10, 2016
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one model year 2017 BMW X3 xDrive 28i vehicle manufactured on June 7, 2016. This vehicle has electronic power steering (EPS), and the contact pins on the EPS control unit may not have been welded properly resulting in increased resistance.
Safety Consequence
An increase in pin contact resistance can increase the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and ignition is off.
Remedy
The vehicle was repaired at the dealership before sale. Therefore, an owner notification notice will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Affected Vehicles (1)
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | BMW | X3 |
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This recall information is from NHTSA campaign 16V704000. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA. Contact your dealer or call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.