Suspension: rearRecall 08V-170 · 2008 BMW X5

BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC recall 08V-170 covers 55 2008 BMW X5 for a suspension: rear problem, reported to NHTSA on April 11, 2008.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected551 model

ReportedApr 11, 2008Owners notified May 14, 2008

Complaints since3Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 08V170000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

BMW IS RECALLING 55 MY 2008 X5 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR AXLE STABILIZER (ANTI-SWAY BAR). THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH A SPORTS-SUSPENSION STABILIZER RATHER THAN A STANDARD SUSPENSION STABILIZER ON THE REAR AXLE.

The risk

IN CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, SUCH AS FAST LANE CHANGES AT HIGH SPEED, THE VEHICLE COULD EXPERIENCE AN 'OVER-STEER' BEHAVIOR AFFECTING VEHICLE HANDLING AND CONTROL, WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR AXLE STABILIZER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 14, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117 OR VIA E-MAIL TO.

CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

BMW X52008

Built from March 18, 2008 to March 18, 2008. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.