NHTSA Campaign 10V025000

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Issued by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC · Reported Jan 28, 2010 · 210 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

IN THE CASE OF A ROLLOVER, THE STABILITY OF THE ROOF COULD BE AFFECTED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
BMW X5 2010 210
BMW X6 2010 210

Source: NHTSA Campaign 10V025000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.