BMW X7 2023: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V294000

Make Model Year
BMW X7 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-06-22 2023-04-26 2023-04-27

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC "BMW" is recalling certain 2023 X7 M60i and XM vehicles. The fasteners that connect the exhaust system and the catalytic converter may not have been tightened correctly.

Consequence

A loose connection between the exhaust system and catalytic converter increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the gasket between the exhaust system and the catalytic converter, and tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

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.nhtsa.gov.