Bmw · 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, X1, Z4 Series

The universal joint of the drive shaft might break, causing a sudden loss of propulsion.

Published: 24 February 2017
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/0202/17
Model: Type: 1K2, 1C, 1K4, 3L, 3K, 3C, 5L, 5K, K-N1, GT, KL, 6C, 7L, X1, ZR; EC type approval: e1*2007/46*0273, e1*2007/46*0277, e1*2007/46*0283, e1*2007/46*0314, e1*2007/46*0315, e1*2007/46*0316, e1*.....

Classification

Category: Motor vehicles
Risk type: Injuries
Country of origin: Germany

Product description

Passenger car