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2011 BMW X3 Review

The 2011 BMW X3 has been created by automaker and only been on sale for a few months now, but it already faces a recall over a potentially serious problem. If we take attention to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, that a control module in the crossover’s electric power steering system may malfunction, resulting in a loss of power steering.

This recall only affects2011 BMW X3′s built between April 27, 2011 and June 8, 2011 – 50 vehicles in total – and owners will be notified within the coming weeks. 2011 BMW X3 dealers will repair the control module free of charge, ensuring that the X3′s steering never goes berserk while out on the road. Hit the jump for NHTSA’s official release. 2011 BMW X3 is truly the great BMW car design that is become everyone demand.

2011 BMW X3 Press Release

Vehicle Make / Model: BMW / X3
Model Year(s): 2011

Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 28, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V341000
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 50

Summary

BMW is recalling certain model year 2011 X3 passenger vehicles manufactured from April 27, 2011, through June 8, 2011. A control module in the electric power steering (EPS) unit may malfunction, resulting in a sudden loss of power steering assistance.

Consequence

Sudden loss of power steering assistance could increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during july 2011. owners may contact BMW customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

OWNERS may also contact the National Highwat Traffic Safety Administration’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov

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