2019 BMW X5 · Steering & vehicle control
X5 steering shaft bearing plate may loosen and affect control
NHTSA campaign 20V434000 lists the 2019 BMW X5 for a condition in which x5 steering shaft bearing plate may loosen and affect control.
What the reviewed source says
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NHTSA lists the 2019 BMW X5 in safety campaign 20V434000. The official record says: The steering column shaft bearing plate may not have been properly attached to the vehicle, allowing it to loosen. The stated safety consequence is: A loose bearing plate can affect the vehicle's handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. A make, model and year match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included or that the repair remains open.
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Symptoms in the pattern
- Vehicle handling changes
- Steering control becomes less predictable
Vehicles and scope
- 2019 BMW X5
- Vehicles included in NHTSA campaign 20V434000
- VIN confirmation is required
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column shaft bearing plate and properly attach or replace it, as necessary, free of charge. BMW telephoned owners and all of the vehicles have been remedied. No owner notification letter is necessary. Please contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Campaign 20V434000 is based on the recalled vehicle population and VIN, not a published mileage threshold. Mileage alone cannot confirm or exclude it.
Original evidence
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Repair paths and safe checks
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Complete recall 20V434000
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column shaft bearing plate and properly attach or replace it, as necessary, free of charge. BMW telephoned owners and all of the vehicles have been remedied. No owner notification letter is necessary. Please contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
A year and model match does not confirm VIN eligibility. Do not substitute an owner repair for an open safety recall.
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