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BMW BMW 523d xDrive Touring, etc. — recall

Automotive · Japan · 2025-03-10

BMW electric power steering double universal joint has inappropriate material and manufacturing

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-03-10
Manufacturer	BMW
Models affected	BMW 523d xDrive Touring, etc.
Units affected	20
Defect	In the double universal joint, which is part of the electric power steering mechanism, due to inappropriate material selection and manufacturing processes, some of these joints have insufficient strength. Furthermore, regarding these parts, due to improper work during retrospective quality checks on the production line, some joints have been elongated by being excessively pulled, or dropped parts have been reused. Due to these combined factors, if a strong shearing force is applied, such as when steering the steering wheel to its maximum extent, a part of the joint may break, causing abnormal…
Recall number	外3919
Official notice	View source ↗

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