BMW X3 — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2024-10-15

BMW vehicles: previous recall repairs (51 84 24RC) may not be completed properly

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-10-15
Manufacturer	BMW
Models affected	X3
Model year	2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Units affected	557
Defect	On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a BMW dealer during recall 51 84 24RC (Transport Canada recall no. 2024-410) may not be effective. As a result, a second repair is required._x000D_ On certain vehicles, the cargo area tie down rails could detach in a rear crash._x000D_ A cargo rail that detaches in a crash could create a risk of injury to rear passengers.
Component	Structure
Remedy	BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fasteners that secure the cargo rails to the body.
Recall number	2024-609
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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