BMW X5, X6, X6 Activehybrid SAC (2011-2014): Power train
Recall 17V138000 · Mar 2, 2017 · BMW of North America, LLC
121,909
vehicles affected
121,909
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V138000
- Date
- Mar 2, 2017
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 121,909
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Driveline > Driveshaft
- Model years
- 2011-2014
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC, (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2013 X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M and X5 xDrive35d vehicles, 2011-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles, and 2011 x6 ActiveHybrid Vehicles. Water and debris may enter the front driveshaft's universal joint, causing excessive wear and possibly resulting in the joint's failure.
What can happen
If the front universal joint fails, the front wheels would not be driven, affecting vehicle traction. Additionally, continued driving of the vehicle with a broken front universal joint may damage other components. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 8 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V138000?
3 models: BMW X5 (2011-2013), BMW X6 (2011-2014), BMW X6 Activehybrid Sac (2011), about 121,909 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V138000?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
What can happen?
If the front universal joint fails, the front wheels would not be driven, affecting vehicle traction. Additionally, continued driving of the vehicle with a broken front universal joint may damage other components. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
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.