Recall Alert: 2011 BMW X5
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Vehicles Affected: Approximately 21,500 model-year 2011 X5 SUVs, including X5 xDrive 35i, xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M vehicles manufactured between April 5 and Nov. 20, 2010; model-year 2011 X5 xDrive35d diesel vehicles manufactured between April 7 and Nov. 20, 2010; and model-year 2011 X6 Active Hybrid vehicles manufactured between April 15 and Nov. 17, 2010.
The Problem: The front driveshaft universal joint may not seal out water and debris, which could damage it and cause it to fail. If this happens, the front wheels would not be driven, increasing the risk of an accident. BMW has not received any reports of any injuries or fatalities related to this issue, the automaker said in a statement.
The Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front driveshaft for free.
What Owners Should Do: BMW will begin notifying owners July 1. Owners can call the automaker at 800-525-7417, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236 or go to www.safercar.gov for more info.
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