BMW X3 (2017): Steering
Recall 16V704000 · Oct 3, 2016 · BMW of North America, LLC
103
vehicles affected
103
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V704000
- Date
- Oct 3, 2016
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 103
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Electric power assist system
- Model years
- 2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V704000?
1 model: BMW X3 (2017), about 103 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V704000?
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.
What can happen?
An increase in pin contact resistance can increase the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and ignition is off.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.