Steering: electric power assist systemRecall 16V-704 · 2017 BMW X3
BMW of North America, LLC recall 16V-704 covers 103 2017 BMW X3 for a steering: electric power assist system problem, reported to NHTSA on October 3, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 82% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V704000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one model year 2017 BMW X3 xDrive 28i vehicle manufactured on June 7, 2016. This vehicle has electronic power steering (EPS), and the contact pins on the EPS control unit may not have been welded properly resulting in increased resistance.
The risk
An increase in pin contact resistance can increase the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and ignition is off.
The fix
The vehicle was repaired at the dealership before sale. Therefore, an owner notification notice will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
82%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 12 vehicles were listed as unreachable.