If the engine belt idler pulley bolt breaks, the vehicle may unexpectedly lose power-assisted steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
If the engine belt idler pulley bolt breaks, the vehicle may unexpectedly lose power-assisted steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251443-bmw-x5-sav-2012-recall-steering · Recall date November 27, 2012 · Official notice: NHTSA #12V550000
“BMW X5 SAV (2012) recall — Steering.” GovInfoNow, recall dated November 27, 2012. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251443-bmw-x5-sav-2012-recall-steering. Based on NHTSA recall 12V550000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12V550000).
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten the idler pulley bolt. The recall began on January 15, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW of North America, LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 12V550000 — BMW of North America, LLC BMW X5 SAV (2012) recall — Steering Hello, I own a BMW X5 SAV (2012) recall — Steering that is covered by recall 12V550000 from BMW of North America, LLC. The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten the idler pulley bolt. The recall began on January 15, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
