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BMW 5 SERIES SALOON, 5 SERIES TOURING, 7 SERIES SALOON, M5 — recall

Automotive · United Kingdom · 2024-10-21

BMW 5/7 Series, M5 steering column double universal joint production deviation

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-10-21
Manufacturer	BMW
Models affected	5 SERIES SALOON, 5 SERIES TOURING, 7 SERIES SALOON, M5
Units affected	1007
Defect	On affected vehicles there may have been a deviation in the production of the double universal joint on the steering column. Certain steering movements could result in the component failing.
Remedy	Affected vehicles will have the double universal joint replaced.
Recall number	R/2024/409
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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