A recall notice for BMW F97 X3 M, F98 X4 M, G20 3 Series and G29 Z4 MY2018-2019 supplied by BMW Australia Ltd as the steering track rods may be damaged when exposed to high temperatures and vibrational loads. If the steering track rods are damaged or break, the vehicle will have limited steering ability and may not steer as expected.
BMW Australia Ltd - BMW F97 X3 M, F98 X4 M, G20 3 Series and G29 Z4 MY2018-2019
PRA No.
2020/18396
Date published
14 Jul 2020
Campaign number
00 32 1403 00
Product description
BMW F97 X3 M - CPA: 48917
BMW F98 X4 M - CPA: 48917
BMW G20 3 Series - CPA: 49936
BMW G29 Z4 - CPA: 49923
Model Years 2018 - 2019
1 269 affected vehicles
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
See attached VIN list
What are the defects?
The steering track rods may be damaged when exposed to high temperatures and vibrational loads. If the steering track rods are damaged or break, the vehicle will have limited steering ability and may not steer as expected.
What are the hazards?
Limited steering ability increases the risk of an accident with injury or death of the vehicle occupants and other road users.
What should consumers do?
BMW Australia will contact all known owners. Consumers may contact an authorised BMW Service centre, or call the BMW Group Customer Interaction Centre on 1800 813 299 to arrange inspection and repair.
Consumers can also contact BMW Australia via the BMW Australia website: https://www.bmw.com.au
For further information, consumers can go to the BMW Australia website, and using either their vehicle’s VIN or chassis number, check to see if their vehicle has an outstanding technical action, or an outstanding safety recall via https://www.bmw.com.au/en/topics/offers-and-services/recalls.html
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
All authorised BMW dealers
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
- 27 September 2018 - 1 August 2019
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications is the responsible regulator for this recall.
