BMW X6 Rear Suspension Control Arm May Break
high How serious is it? About this label
A broken control arm can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 18V680000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Suspension:rear |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2019 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Some X6 SUVs have rear upper control arm pivot bolts that may not have been hardened correctly during manufacturing. Because of this, the bolts could fail, which may cause the rear upper control arm to break.
What you should do
2. Contact a BMW dealer (1-800-525-7417) to schedule the repair.
3. The repair — replacing both rear upper control arms — is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 18V680000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
BMW — official BMW recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-525-7417
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Official notice
- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 BMW X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles. The rear upper control arm pivot bolts may have been improperly hardened, possibly causing the rear upper control arms to break.
- Safety risk
- If a rear upper control arm breaks, it can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- All affected vehicles remain on dealer lots, therefore owner letters will not be mailed. BMW dealers will replace both rear upper control arms, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.