EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car X5, M X5, X6, M X6 Bmw — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0955/12
Summary
null A pressure drop could arise in the hydraulic steering system causing a sudden loss of power steering assistance. Under certain circumstances, hydraulic oil could spray on hot components in the engine compartment and ignite.
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Product
Passenger car X5, M X5, X6, M X6 — Bmw
- Brand
- Bmw
- Name / model
- X5 and M X5, E70 / X6 M X6, E71 from 20/04/2012 till 04/06/2012. Right-hand drive vehicles are not concerned.
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car
What is the risk?
- null A pressure drop could arise in the hydraulic steering system causing a sudden loss of power steering assistance. Under certain circumstances, hydraulic oil could spray on hot components in the engine compartment and ignite.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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