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🧸 Product FR July 26, 2021

bmw — 3, z4, x3m, x4m voiture de tourisme

une rupture de fatigue par vibration de la tige de voie peut se produire en raison d’une charge de flexion exceptionnelle. une telle défaillance entraînerait une perte de contrôle de la roue d’un côté du véhicule, ce qui augmenterait le risque d’accident.

A vibration-related fatigue break in the steering rod may occur due to extreme bending load. This failure could cause loss of control of one wheel, increasing the risk of an accident.
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This alert was reported 1878 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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120 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 16, 2026
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What is this? This is a safety notice about some BMW cars. A part inside the steering may break from too much shaking. If it breaks, the car could lose control and cause an accident.

What's happening? BMW has found that the steering part might break in some models. This could make the car hard to steer and increase crash risk.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive a BMW 3, Z4, X3 M, or X4 M made in France, this could affect you.

What should I do? Take your car to a BMW dealer right away. Ask your dealer or mechanic to check the steering part. Do not wait—get it fixed now.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
bmw
Agency-published detail

Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · une rupture de fatigue par vibration de la tige de voie peut se produire en raison d’une charge de flexion exceptionnelle. une telle défaillance entraînerait une perte de contrôle de la roue d’un côté du véhicule, ce qui augmenterait le risque d’accident.

First published
July 26, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48887/rapex

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
bmw — 3, z4, x3m, x4m voiture de tourisme. A vibration-related fatigue break in the steering rod may occur due to extreme bending load. This failure could cause loss of control of one wheel, increasing the risk of an accident.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 26, 2021 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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