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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