NHTSA recall 16V-704 (16V704000)
steering recall reported October 3, 2016 - about 103 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V704000
- Also written as
- 16V-704
- Reported
- October 3, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~103
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
An increase in pin contact resistance can increase the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and ignition is off.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-704 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.