BMW recalls X5, X6 over leaking power steering fluid
 

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Due to a potential manufacturing glitch, 2,642 examples of the 2012 and 2013 BMW X5 and 2013 BMW X6 are being recalled. The steering gear surface on said models might have been improperly machined, which could cause power steering fluid to leak onto the hot exhaust and cause a fire in the engine compartment.

BMW will begin notifying owners in July, at which time they can take their crossovers to dealers to repaired free of charge. Scroll down for a notice on the matter from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.Continue reading BMW recalls X5, X6 over leaking power steering fluid

BMW recalls X5, X6 over leaking power steering fluid originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Jun 2012 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.



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