Equipment recall 07E069000 · September 6, 2007
BMW X3 and X5
Certain aftermarket BMW bike carriers, p/n 82110393954, sold for use on my 2005 BMW X3 and X5 vehicles.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.
- Summary
- Certain aftermarket BMW bike carriers, p/n 82110393954, sold for use on my 2005 BMW X3 and X5 vehicles. A pinch bolt exists between the bike arm bracket and the upright assembly of the hitch style bicycle rack.
- Consequence
- When moving the bike arm bracket to its down position, this pinch point has the potential of causing a severe injury to the user's finger or hand.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners and provide a repair kit along with repair instructions free of charge. The recall began on September 13, 2007. Owners can contact BMW customer relations and services toll-free at 800-831-1117.
- Notes
- Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 07E069000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 6, 2007
- Filed by
- BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Owner notification
- September 13, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 675
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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