BMW due to a component manufacturing error at the supplier, the welds in the belt tensioner could have incipient cracks.
The short version
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC reported a problem with the engine diesel. Here is what owners need to know.
DUE TO A COMPONENT MANUFACTURING ERROR AT THE SUPPLIER, THE WELDS IN THE BELT TENSIONER COULD HAVE INCIPIENT CRACKS. OVER TIME, THIS COULD LEAD A MALFUNCTION OF THE BELT TENSIONER.
IF THE BELT TENSIONER FAILS, THERE COULD BE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE, IF POWER STEERING ASSIST IS LOST, MANUAL STEERING CAPABILITY IS STILL RETAINED AND COULD INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE BELT TENSIONER FREE OF CHARGE.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 11V-332.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2011 | BMW X5 |
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