BMW recalls 210k SUVs in US over ISOFIX, driveshaft

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The United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced that BMW will recall 210,161 units of its X3, X4, X5 and X6 SUVs in the country over two separate issues – one regarding a flaw in the ISOFIX child seat anchors, the other concerning a driveshaft defect.

The first recall campaign involves 188,668 units of the 2011-2017 BMW X3 sDrive28i, xDrive28i and xDrive35i, 2015-2017 BMW X3 xDrive28d and 2015-2017 BMW X4 xDrive28i, xDrive35i and xDriveM40i. The issue here are lower child seat anchor bars that may become damaged when using ISOFIX seats, which could increase the child’s risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Affected owners will be notified, and dealers will rectify the issue by welding a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and vehicle body, free of charge. The recall is expected to commence on July 12.

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Meanwhile, BMW will also recall 21,493 units of the 2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i, xDrive35d and xDrive50i, BMW X5 M, BMW X6 xDrive50i, BMW X6 Active Hybrid and BMW X6 M, over a front driveshaft universal joint which may not seal out water and debris potentially causing the joint to be damaged and eventually fail.

Such a failure would cause the front wheels to not be driven, affecting vehicle traction; it could also damage other components if the vehicle continues to be driven. Both could increase the risk of a crash. As with the earlier recall, BMW will notify affected owners, and dealers will install a new driveshaft free of charge. The recall is slated to kick off on July 1.

We’ve contacted BMW Malaysia, and a source there has confirmed that Malaysian-market models are not affected by the two recalls.

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Jonathan Lee

After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.

 

Comments

  • hah, see for yourself, foreign overlords always got lots of recall. Better buy Proton, high quality and cheap in price.

    Party Hard dan Jepunis overlords only like Toyota and BMW

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    • Topkek Albert. U forgot that P1 did recall 2 months ago, and u bash kau kau that time.

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  • AutoFrenz (the original) on Jun 15, 2016 at 12:56 pm

    BMW is a lousy car. Always breakdown. Our Proton breakdown less!

    Belilah Proton tanpa was was!

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  • Same L00 on Jun 15, 2016 at 1:10 pm

    Proton fanboy will tell you Proton has less recall than BMW, so Proton has better quality. I will just amused by their ignorance.

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  • Tristars on Jun 15, 2016 at 1:41 pm

    Unlucky to those who bought recond unit

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