Official recall atom
BMW of North America, LLC recall 26V524: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Official action
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Official identifier. 26V524
Date. 2026-08-12
Jurisdiction. United States
Hazard (official). An incorrectly attached steering spindle can lead to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Action / remedy (official). Dealers will inspect the steering connection and replace hardware or replace the spindle and column, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 2, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026.
Potential units affected. 13 as published in the campaign file.
Licence: United States Government public recall data
Attribution: Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall campaign
Campaign scope
Affected make/model groups in the official file
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