BMW cars, models: 5 Series (G60), 5 Series Touring (G61) and 7 Series (G70)

The double universal joint may crack, which may require a sudden application of greater steering force when turning and can potentially impair control of the vehicle. Potential effects: road accident.

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BMW cars, models: 5 Series (G60), 5 Series Touring (G61) and 7 Series (G70)

Risk Level

High

Manufacturer

BMW Vertriebs GmbH Oddział w Polsce

Notice Date

02.10.2024

What to do if you have this product?

A recall means the product may be unsafe. Here is what to do if you have it at home.

1

Do not eat or use the product

Stop using or consuming it immediately and keep it out of reach of children.
2

Check the batch number and expiry date

Compare the batch/lot number and the best-before or expiry date with the details in the alert — sometimes only specific batches are affected.
3

Return it to the shop

You can take the product back to the shop where you bought it. For a safety recall a refund is due even without a receipt.
4

Get help and report it

If you feel unwell after using the product, contact a doctor. You can also report the case to the relevant authority — GIS, GIF or UOKiK.

General guidance for recalled products in Poland. Always follow the specific instructions in the official alert and from the manufacturer or retailer.

Important Information

What You Should Know

Recommendations

Users should contact an authorized BMW service center or the importer, arrange a workshop visit to replace the double universal joint, and exercise particular caution when steering until the repair is...

Actions Taken

The company notified the President of UOKiK, initiated a recall campaign covering 417 vehicles, declared that it will contact car owners and replace the double universal joint in service centers. Mark...