RECALL 21V-089: Brake Disc – 2021 BMW X5

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February 18, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V089000

Right Front Brake Disc May Loosen

A loose brake disc could affect vehicle handling and control, and increase the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V089

Manufacturer BMWeBay of North America, LLC

Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected 9

 

Summary

BMWeBay of North America, LLC (BMWeBay) is recalling certain 2021 X5 sDrive40i and X5 xDrive40i vehicles. The right front brake disc may have been assembled with incorrect fasteners, which over time, could result in the front brake disc becoming loose.

 

Remedy

BMWeBay will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the right front brake disc and replace it if necessary, along with the unaffected left side brake disc, free of charge. There are no owner vehicles affected; therefore, owner notification is not necessary and, as such, a planned owner notification date is not entered into the recall schedule. Owners may contact BMWeBay’s customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 

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SIB 34 03 21
2021-03-02

RECALL 21V-XXX: BRAKE DISC

This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B34 03 21 dated February 2021.

 

What’s New (Specific text highlighted):

  • Model
  • Entire Content

 

MODEL

E-SeriesModel DescriptionProduction Date
G05X5 Sports Activity VehicleFebruary 6, 2021 – February 10, 2021

 

AFFECTED VEHICLES

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.

 

For centers that qualify, this Recall repair is eligible to be performed via Mobile Assistance.

 

SITUATION

BMWeBay AG is conducting a Voluntary Safety Recall (effective February 12, 2021) on a small number of Model Year 2021 BMWeBay vehicles that were produced between January 27, 2021 and February 10, 2021.

 

The brake discs may not have been attached according to specifications. Over time, if a disc became loose, it could affect vehicle handling and control, and increase the risk of a crash.  The brake discs will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced.

 

The Recall Notice and Q&A have been attached for further information.

 

CAUSE

Manufacturing error of the brake discs.

 

It is possible that one or more of the 18 rivets was too short and the mechanical connection may not fulfill long-term strength expectations.

 

CORRECTION

Inspect the left and right front brake disc rivet installation in the area of the arrow and if necessary, replacing the front brake discs.

 

Note: Because of the almost new condition of the vehicle, the brake pads can be reused

 

No disassembly is required for the inspection.

 

Left front suspension shown, looking rearwards.

 

PROCEDURE

 

  1. Position vehicle on a lift so that the wheels can be rotated.

 

  1. Carefully view into the front disc hub at the areacircled.

 

  1. Mark the inner sidewall or wheel rim edge using awax pencil (arrow) to ensure you rotate the tire one full revolution for the rivet inspection.
  2. View each of the 18 rivets (circled) on eachfront disc using a flashlight.

 

Rotate the wheel to view each rivet, until the marked line comes back to the same spot as when first started.

 

Use a  borescope if needed to obtain a closeup view.

 

Determine if the rivet is correctly shaped per the 2 reference photos.

 

OK:

The inner stem is sunken well below the outer “shoulder”

The shoulder has a significant curvature Rivet is slightly larger diameter

 

NOT OK (“NOK”):

Inner stem is nearly flush with the disc surface The shoulder is “peaked” Smaller diameter

 

Evaluate:

All rivets OK on BOTH discs: No more work needed.

At least ONE rivet is NOT OK on either disc: Replace BOTH discs. Refer to AIR Repair instructions 34 11 220.

 

Because of the almost new condition of these vehicles, the existing brake pads can be reused for this repair when the brake discs require replacement

 

  1. Clean off the reference mark on each tire.

 

PARTS INFORMATION

When required, only use, and invoice the part numbers below that apply.

 

Performing a part number look-up in ETK (EPC) by VIN or model in place of using/invoicing the following part numbers may result with the wrong part numbers being invoiced and installed, this could delay the payment of the claim.

Part NumberDescriptionQuantity
34 11 6 860 911Brake disc, lightweight, ventilated,lef1
34 11 6 860 912Brake disc, lightweight,ventilated,right1
34 21 1 161 806Inner hex bolt (M8X14)2
34 10 6 864 424Torx screw with washer (M12X1,5X43 ZNS3)4

 

Additionally, other small parts that are not specified above, such as one-time use screws, nuts and seals, which must be replaced according to the ISTA repair instructions/ETK, must be selected from the Electronic Parts Catalogue according to the respective vehicle type and invoiced under the special defect code.

 


Attachment to B34 03 21
February 2021

SAFETY RECALL NOTICE

To:  All Center Operators, Sales Managers, Service Manager, Parts Manager and Warranty Processor

RE: Recall 21V-089: Brake Disc – B34 03 21

BMWeBay AG is conducting a Voluntary Safety Recall (effective February 12, 2021) on a small number of Model Year 2021 BMWeBay vehicles that were produced between January 27, 2021 and February 10, 2021.

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 to B34 03 21
February 2021

Safety Recall 21V-089
Brake Disc
Model Year 2021
BMWeBay 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, 8 Series
BMWeBay X5 SAV, Z4
Initial Release: 02/12/2021

 

Q1.  Which BMWeBay Group models in the US are potentially affected by this Safety Recall?

A small number of Model Year 2021 BMWeBay 3 Series, 4 Series Coupe / Convertible, 5 Series, 7 Series, 8 Series Convertible / Gran Coupe, Z4 and X5 SAV models in the US, produced between Jan 2021 and Feb 2021, are potentially affected.

 

Q2. What is the specific issue?

The brake discs may not have been attached to specifications.  Over time, if a disc became loose, it could affect vehicle handling and control, and increase the risk of a crash.

 

Q3. Why are other models / vehicles not included in this Safety Recall?

Other models have brake discs which were attached to specifications.

 

Q4. Can I continue to drive my vehicle?

Yes.  However, when you receive a letter requesting you to make an appointment to have this Safety Recall performed by an authorized BMWeBay center, please do so as soon as possible.  If you are not the only driver of this vehicle, please advise all other drivers of this important information.

 

Q5. Can I determine if this issue exists in my vehicle?

No.  However, if this issue occurs, carefully move away from traffic and pull over to a safe location as soon as possible.  If it is safe to do so, all occupants should carefully exit the vehicle and move to a safe location away from traffic.  Do not continue to drive the vehicle.  Contact BMWeBay Roadside Assistance at 1-800-332-4269 immediately to have your vehicle brought to the nearest authorized BMWeBay center.

 

Q6. How did BMWeBay Group become aware of the issue?

BMWeBay Group became aware of the issue through our quality control procedures.

 

Q7. How will I be informed of this Safety Recall?

Letters will be mailed to owners in April via First Class mail advising them of this Safety Recall and requesting them to schedule an appointment with an authorized BMWeBay center to have the remedy performed.  Owners can locate their nearest authorized BMWeBay center at www.bmwusa.com/dealer.  To ensure BMWeBay has the most recent contact and vehicle information, owners should register their vehicle at www.bmwusa.com/myBMW.  Registration is free and will give them access to factory-initiated campaigns and other information specific to their BMWeBay.

 

Q8. How will my vehicle be repaired?

The brake discs will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced for free and may take several hours.

 

Q9. Do I have to wait for my letter to have my vehicle serviced?

Yes.  BMWeBay is in the process of ensuring that the necessary tools, parts, and procedures are available prior to contacting you to schedule an appointment with your authorized BMWeBay center to have this important Safety Recall performed.  For the latest updates to this Safety Recall, please visit www.bmwusa.com/recall.

 


 


1 Affected Product

Vehicle

MAKEMODELYEAR
BMWeBayX52021

 


5 Associated Documents

Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Dealer Message re BMWeBay Recall 21V-xxx: Brake Disc

RCMN-21V089-3787.pdf 141.852KB

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Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-21V089-4050.PDF 213.759KB

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-21V089-8898.pdf 645.247KB

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Remedy Instructions and TSB – Remedy Instructions re RECALL 21V-XXX: BRAKE DISC

RCRIT-21V089-5558.pdf 1184.545KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-1

RCLQRT-21V089-4579.PDF 211.128KB

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