BMW X5 2010: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 10V025000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | X5 | 2010 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2010-03-30 | 2010-01-28 | 2010-01-28 |
Production Dates: 2009-12-14 - 2009-12-16
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 210
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 X5 AND X6 SPORT ACTIVITY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 14, 2009 AND DECEMBER 16, 2009. IN THE UPPER RIGHT AREA OF THE WINDSHIELD, BONDING MAY BE INSUFFICIENT OVER A LENGTH OF APPROXIMATELY 50CM.
IN THE CASE OF A ROLLOVER, THE STABILITY OF THE ROOF COULD BE AFFECTED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUTHORIZED DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE WINDSHIELD AND THEN REINSTALL WITH THE PROPER BONDING FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
OWNERS MAY ALSO 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 .
