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June 15, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V355000
Steering Gear Tie Rods May Become Damaged
A damaged or fractured tie rod may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V355
Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 2,779
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 Z4 sDrive30i, 2019-2020 330i xDrive, M340i and M340i xDrive, 2020 X3M and X4M, and Toyota Supra vehicles. In certain driving conditions, such as high temperatures and rough road surfaces, a steering gear tie rod may become damaged, possibly resulting in a fractured tie rod.
Remedy
BMW and Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear tie rods, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
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.safercar.gov.