NHTSA recall 12V-267 (12V267000)

steering recall reported June 13, 2012 - about 2,642 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 12V267000
Also written as: 12V-267
Reported: June 13, 2012
Vehicles affected: ~2,642
Component: steering

What is being recalled

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 X5 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DIESEL ENGINE AND 2013 X5 AND X6 VEHICLES. DUE TO A MACHINING ERROR OF THE STEERING GEAR SURFACE, POWER STEERING FLUID MAY LEAK.

Why it is dangerous

LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID CAN SPRAY ONTO HOT EXHAUST PARTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 20, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 12V-267 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

BMW X5 - 2012, 2013

BMW X6 - 2013

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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