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Automotive · South Korea · 2024-10-22

BMW 5/7 Series steering shaft double universal joint may have reduced rigidity

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-10-22
Manufacturer	BMW Korea
Models affected	BMW 523d xDrive, BMW 530e xDrive Sedan, BMW 530i xDrive, BMW 550e xDrive Sedan, BMW 740d xDrive, BMW 740i xDrive, BMW 750e xDrive, BMW i5 eDrive40, BMW i5 M60 xDrive, BMW i5 xDrive40 Sedan, BMW i7 eDrive50, BMW i7 M70 xDrive, BMW i7 xDrive60, BMW M5 Sedan
Units affected	66
Defect	Due to an error in the parts production process, the rigidity of the steering shaft double universal joint may have been reduced during assembly. In such cases, it may be damaged during specific steering operations (e.g., steering with strong force beyond the maximum steering angle, or steering when the engine is off). Furthermore, a recall is being initiated due to the confirmed risk of an accident if noise occurs in the steering shaft and the steering shaft shakes.
Component	Other steering system components
Remedy	Replace with a properly manufactured double universal joint.
Recall number	5434
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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