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BMW 5 SERIES, 7 SERIES — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2024-09-25

BMW vehicles: steering shaft double universal joint may become damaged

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-09-25
Manufacturer	BMW
Models affected	5 SERIES, 7 SERIES
Model year	2024 2025
Units affected	316
Defect	On certain vehicles, the double universal joint on the steering shaft may become damaged during certain steering maneuvers. As a result, there could be a sudden change in steering feel and an increase in steering effort._x000D_ A sudden change in steering effort could increase the risk of a crash.
Component	Steering
Remedy	BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the double universal joint on the steering shaft.
Recall number	2024-560
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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