EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Bmw “5series, i5, i7, 7series, M5” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03529/24
Summary
Due to manufacturing problem, the rotation bushing of the steering column's double universal joint can break when the steering wheel is turned hard at the extreme position and when steering without steering assistance with the engine switched off. This can lead to unexpected steering behaviour which can increase the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and…
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Product
Passenger car — Bmw
- Brand
- Bmw
- Name / model
- 5series, i5, i7, 7series, M5 · G6E, G6K, G6L, G7L, G9M, e1*2018/858*00154*, e1*2018/858*00316*, e1*2018/858*00317*, e1*2018/858*00360*, e1*2018/858*00451*
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car.
- Production dates: 17.06.2024 - 04.09.2024
- Recall information: https://www.bmw.de/rueckrufe
What is the risk?
- Due to manufacturing problem, the rotation bushing of the steering column's double universal joint can break when the steering wheel is turned hard at the extreme position and when steering without steering assistance with the engine switched off. This can lead to unexpected steering behaviour which can increase the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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