NHTSA recall 08V-170 (08V170000)

suspension recall reported April 11, 2008 - about 55 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 08V170000
Also written as: 08V-170
Reported: April 11, 2008
Vehicles affected: ~55
Component: suspension

What is being recalled

BMW IS RECALLING 55 MY 2008 X5 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR AXLE STABILIZER (ANTI-SWAY BAR). THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH A SPORTS-SUSPENSION STABILIZER RATHER THAN A STANDARD SUSPENSION STABILIZER ON THE REAR AXLE.

Why it is dangerous

IN CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, SUCH AS FAST LANE CHANGES AT HIGH SPEED, THE VEHICLE COULD EXPERIENCE AN 'OVER-STEER' BEHAVIOR AFFECTING VEHICLE HANDLING AND CONTROL, WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR AXLE STABILIZER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 14, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117 OR VIA E-MAIL TO CUSTOMERRELATIONS@BMWUSA.COM.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 08V-170 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

BMW X5 - 2008

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