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Automotive · Japan · 2025-06-09

宝马 car front active stabilizer lacks sufficient hardening treatment

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-06-09
Manufacturer	BMW Japan Corporation
Models affected	BMW XM and others
Units affected	55
Defect	Regarding the front active stabilizer, due to an improper manufacturing process, some units have not undergone sufficient hardening treatment. Additionally, due to improper corrosion prevention treatment, some units show localized corrosion. As a result, internal cracks may form due to vibrations during driving, and if use is continued, the front active stabilizer may fracture.
Recall number	外-4019
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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