2011 BMW X3 Recalls
xDrive28i Sport Utility
2011 BMW X3 Recall Record
Recall ID # 11V341000 - STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Recall Date:
JUN 29, 2011
Component:
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Description
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 X3 PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 27, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 8, 2011. A CONTROL MODULE IN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) UNIT MAY MALFUNCTION, RESULTING IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE.
Consequence
SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC