Recall 11V341000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Report Date
20110629
Component
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Affected Vehicles
1 models
Defect Description
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 X3 PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 27, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 8, 2011. A CONTROL MODULE IN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) UNIT MAY MALFUNCTION, RESULTING IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE.
Safety Consequence
SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | BMW | X3 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.