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NHTSA Campaign Number:18V154
Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
Components STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected 17,008
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Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i and X3 M40i vehicles. The rear spoiler may not have been properly attached during assembly, or may be missing screws, possibly causing the spoiler to detach while driving.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spoiler, correcting its attachment as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 1, 2018. 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 towww.safercar.gov.
Situation
BMW Group is conducting a Voluntary Safety Recall (effective March 2, 2018) on Model Year 2018 X3 SAV vehicles produced from Start-of-Production through February 23, 2018. Affected vehicles may not have been produced with all necessary screws which attach the rear spoiler to the vehicle.
Approximately 16,448 vehicles are affected by this delivery stop / recall, consisting of 3,667 in dealer inventory and 12,781 retailed. Additionally, there are approximately 560 vehicles in the pipeline.
Affected vehicles will show the campaign as “Open” when checked either in AIR or ISPA Next. Once the Warranty Vehicle Inquiry system is updated on Saturday, March 3, 2018, it will display the same information. The affected vehicles will be identified with the description: STOP012899 B510518 Recall: Check Rear Spoiler
Owners will receive a letter in early May via First Class mail, advising them of this recall.
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CAUSE
Vehicles may not have been produced with all necessary screws which attach the rear spoiler to the vehicle.