Passenger car
Bmw · 5series, i5, i7, 7series, M5
- Country of origin
- Germany
- Notifying country
- Germany
- Counterfeit
- No
What is the danger
Due to manufacturing problem, the rotation bushing of the steering column's double universal joint can break when the steering wheel is turned hard at the extreme position and when steering without steering assistance with the engine switched off. This can lead to unexpected steering behaviour which can increase the risk of accidents and injuries.
Requirements breached
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: Manufacturer
Product
- Description
- Passenger car.
- Brand
- Model / type
- Barcode
- Batch
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- A12/03529/24 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2024-50
- Published
- 12 December 2024
- Modified
- 26 June 2026
- Corrigendum
- Notification A12/03588/24 has been withdrawn at the request of the notifying authority following a retesting of the product.
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