Safety Recall 19V-678 – Swivel Bearing – 2020 BMW X3 & X4

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BMW of North America, LLC is conducting a Voluntary Safety Recall (effective
September 19, 2019) on a small number of Model Year 2020 BMW vehicles that
were produced between August 25, 2019 and September 3, 2019.
One or both swivel bearings may not have been produced to supplier
specifications. It could become damaged, affect vehicle handling and control,
and increase the risk of a crash.
Approximately 355 vehicles are affected by this recall. Potentially affected
vehicles are not to be driven. Handle very carefully when moving the
vehicles into the workshop.
The BMW Customer Relations Department will contact potentially affected
customers and will inform them not to drive their vehicle and that the
dealer will reach out with the next steps. Customer Relations will be in
contact with you first and will ask your assistance with transporting
customer vehicles and providing loaner vehicles.
Approximately 355 vehicles are affected by this recall.
38 – at VDCs
234 – Dealer Inventory
46 – Demo / Loaners
37 – Retailed
Vehicles which require this Recall Campaign to be completed will show it as
“Open” when checked either in AIR, the “Service Menu” of DCSnet(Dealer
Communication System), Key Reader or Warranty Vehicle Inquiry. All other
systems will show the stop sale starting tomorrow including ICD.
Please utilize Inventory Campaign Details (ICD) to see which of your
vehicles are affected and ground them immediately. You can find this
under DCSnet >Sales or Service Drop-down>ROSS.
Recall notice and Q&A have been attached for further information.
The bulletin will be updated when additional information becomes available.

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SIB 31 03 19
RECALL CAMPAIGN 19V-XXX: REPLACE LEFT SWIVEL BEARING
2019-09-27
Please perform the procedure outlined in this Service Information on all affected vehicles before customer
delivery. In the event the customer has already taken delivery of the vehicle, please perform the procedure
the next time the vehicle is in the shop.
RECALL CAMPAIGN 19V-XXX: REPLACE LEFT SWIVEL BEARING
This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B31 03 19 dated September 2019.
What’s New:
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MODEL
E-Series Model Description Production Date
G01 X3 Sports Activity Vehicle August 27 thru September 3, 2019
G02 X4 Sports Activity Coupe August 25 thru August 26, 2019
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Vehicles which require this Recall Campaign to be completed will show it as “Open” when checked either in
AIR, the “Service Menu” of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System), Key Reader or Warranty Vehicle
Inquiry.
Approximately 148 vehicles are affected by this recall.
SITUATION
BMW of North America, LLC is conducting a Voluntary Safety Recall (effective September 19, 2019) on a
small number of Model Year 2020 BMW vehicles that were produced between August 25, 2019 and
September 3, 2019.
One or both swivel bearings in the front suspension may not have been produced to supplier
specifications. It could become damaged, affect vehicle handling and control, and increase the risk of a
crash.
Potentially affected vehicles are not to be driven. Handle the vehicles very carefully when moving into
the workshop.
CAUSE
The swivel bearing may not have been produced to supplier specifications.
CORRECTION
Replace the left swivel bearing.
PROCEDURE
Handle the vehicles very carefully when moving into the workshop.
Replace the left swivel bearing, as per repair manual RA 31 21 090 Replace left/right swivel bearing.
PARTS INFORMATION
Performing a part number look-up in ETK or AIR by VIN or model in place of using/invoicing the part
numbers in this bulletin may result with the wrong parts being invoiced and installed.
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Please refer to the Parts Matrix for the ordering procedure.
Part Number: Description: Quantity:
31 20 6 872 920 Spherical collar screw (M12x45) 4
07 11 9 906 095 Hexagon screw with flange (M12x1,5×80-10.9) 1
33 32 6 789 678 Hexagon nut with collar (M12x1,5-10 ZNS3) 1
34 11 6 868 785 Hex bolt (M6x12) 4
34 21 1 161 806 Inner hex bolt (M8x14) 1
07 14 6 875 114 Hexagon nut with collar (M16x1,5 ) 2
34 50 9 804 151 ASA screw, thread-forming (M6x16) 1
31 20 6 866 022 Collar bolt with compression spring (M16x1,5×66) 1
34 10 6 864 424 Torx screw with washer (M12X1,5X43 ZNS3) 2
33 30 6 787 062 Combination nut (M14x1,5) 1
31 21 6 882 597 Carrier, left 1
Or, only for the M40i
31 21 6 882 595 Carrier, left 1
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Reimbursement for this Recall will be via normal claim entry utilizing the following information:
Defect Code: 0031940100 Left swivel bearing
Completion before the first vehicle delivery to a customer or the vehicle is already in the workshop.
Work Pkg Labor Operation Description (Plus work) Labor Allowance
# 1 00 68 652 Replacing left swivel bearing, includes checking
wheel alignment (without load) and adjusting as
necessary
28 FRU (X3 sDrive
RWD); 29 FRU (X3
xDrive and X4
xDrive AWD)
Or:
The vehicle arrives at your center and this Recall Campaign shows open (No other Main work will be
performed/claimed during this workshop visit)
Work Pkg Labor Operation Description (Main work) Labor Allowance
# 2 00 68 117 Replacing left swivel bearing, includes checking
wheel alignment (without load) and adjusting as
necessary
29 FRU (X3 sDrive
RWD); 31 FRU (X3
xDrive and X4
xDrive AWD)
Claim Repair Comments
Unless additional related/in conjunction work was required (not addressed and/or included in one of the
options provided above), then only reference the SIB number and the work package (Pkg) number
performed in the RO technician notes and in the claim comments (For example: B31 03 19 WP 1), unless
otherwise required by State law.
And, as applicable:
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Alternative Mobility Solution (AMS) for Vehicle Owners (RO and Claim Comments Required)
This Recall repair qualifies for Alternative Mobility Solution (AMS) expense reimbursement, claim this item
under the Defect Code noted above as follows:
Sublet Code 2 – Itemize the AMS sublet amount on the repair order and in the claim comment section.
Please refer to SI B01 29 16 for additional information.
Supporting Materials
picture_as_pdf B310319 Recall Notice.pdf
picture_as_pdf 2019-G01-G02-SwivelBearing-QA-(19ep2019).pdf
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Attachment 1 to SI B31 03 19
SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
To: All Center Operators, Sales Managers, Service Manager, Parts Manager and Warranty
Processor
RE: Delivery Stop & Recall 19V-xxx: Replace Swivel Bearing (Stop Drive) – B31 03 19
BMW of North America, LLC is conducting a Voluntary Safety Recall (effective September 19,
2019) on a small number of Model Year 2020 BMW vehicles that were produced between
August 25, 2019 and September 3, 2019.
Please be reminded that it is a violation of federal law (The Safety Act) for you to sell,
lease or deliver any new motor vehicle covered by this notification until the recall repair
has been performed. This means that centers may not legally deliver new motor vehicles
to consumers until they are fixed or use/sell replacement equipment/parts subject to this
recall. Note also that substantial civil penalties apply to violations of the Safety Act.
Also, you should not sell, lease or deliver any Certified Pre-Owned or used vehicles
subject to a safety recall until the repair is completed.
Please follow any special instructions that we provide to you for the return or disposition
of recall parts.
We appreciate all your assistance with this Recall.
Attachment 2 to SI B31 03 19 Swivel Bearing
Safety Recall 19V-xyz
Model Year 2020
X3 SAV / X4 SAC
Last Updated 09/15/2019
Q1. Which BMW models in the US are potentially affected by this Safety Recall?
Approximately 355 Model Year 2020 BMW X3 SAV and X4 SAC models in the US, produced
between August and September 2019, are potentially affected.
Q2. What is the specific issue?
One or both swivel bearings may not have been produced to supplier specifications. It could
become damaged, affect vehicle handling and control, and increase the risk of a crash.
Q3. Can I continue to drive my vehicle?
No. Potentially affected vehicles are not to be driven. Arrangements are being made for
customers with potentially affected vehicles. If you are not the only driver of this vehicle,
please advise all other drivers of this important information.
Q4. Why are other BMW vehicles not included in this Safety Recall?
The swivel bearings were produced to supplier specifications.
Q5. How did BMW become aware of this issue?
BMW became aware of this issue through its quality control procedures.
Q6. How will my vehicle be repaired?
The swivel bearing(s) will be replaced for free and will take approximately one hour.
Q7. Is BMW aware of any accidents or injuries in the US, involving these BMW vehicles
associated with this Safety Recall?
No.
Q8. How will I be informed of this Safety Recall?
Potentially affected customers are being contacted by phone, and arrangements are being
made for the Safety Recall to be performed. Alternate transportation will be accommodated.
You can locate your nearest authorized BMW center at www.bmwusa.com/dealer.
To ensure the BMW Group has your most recent contact and vehicle information, please register
your BMW vehicle at www.bmwusa.com/myBMW. Registration is free, and will give you access
to factory initiated campaigns and other information specific to your vehicle.

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