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      07-01-2020, 05:37 AM   #1
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UK Recall - Track Rod Ends?

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Saw online that there is a recall on my G20 from 1st July 2020 (according to the govt website).

Anyway, booked my car in today to update the iDrive and they have mentioned that the car is having the track rod ends replaced under recall now as well.

Anyone else had this done? Slightly concerned about their ability to align it afterwards...

I assume it is this - (U.S site) https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2...d-recall.shtml

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      07-01-2020, 05:51 AM   #2
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Yes the tie rod ends was announced about 3 weeks ago. It affects early build cars only so I'm one of those. I tried calling dealership yesterday but phone kept ringing out so will be calling again later today.
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To confirm - the post mentions 330i xdrive, so does that mean non xdrive (standard 330i) is ok and not effected?
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To confirm - the post mentions 330i xdrive, so does that mean non xdrive (standard 330i) is ok and not effected?
You can check for recalls on the U.K. gov website.

https://www.gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall


I just checked mine, 330i RWD built September ‘19. No recalls for my car.
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You can check for recalls on the U.K. gov website.

https://www.gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall


I just checked mine, 330i RWD built September ‘19. No recalls for my car.
Thanks.
I used this and also checked here:
https://www.bmw.co.uk/en/footer/quic...e-recalls.html

Both saying nothing so assuming all good
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Just checked my car and it's affected so will call my dealer tomorrow.
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Just checked my car and it's affected so will call my dealer tomorrow.
I got told in the end the parts aren't available till August, so I'd get them to order them in first...

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Just checked my car and it's affected so will call my dealer tomorrow.
I got told in the end the parts aren't available till August, so I get them to order them in first...
I called and got a booking for tomorrow. They didn't mention anything about parts not being available so hope all ok when I turn up tomorrow!
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Mine going in for it too, was also told parts won't be in til end of July /early August
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Just had an update. My appointment is rescheduled for two weeks time when parts should be here.
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Ive just checked mine and I'm affected, what is the recall actually for?
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Ive just checked mine and I'm affected, what is the recall actually for?
If you click the link posted by OP it will fully explain it.
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Just checked mine and no recall... I'm June 19 build, so I wonder what range is affected?
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My March 2019 is recalled.
What exactly are track rod ends ?
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My March 2019 is recalled.
What exactly are track rod ends ?
The bit that attaches the steering arm (track rod) to the front hub. In the picture below it’s the piece which is labelled ‘ball joint’ at the hub.

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The bit that attaches the steering arm (track rod) to the front hub. In the picture below it’s the piece which is labelled ‘ball joint’ at the hub.

Attachment 2354260
Thanks, that diagram makes it very clear.
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      07-04-2020, 12:10 AM   #17
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Thanks , i have a recall

Just want to say thanks... i checked government website , my car has a recall, dated 3rd July. Car is 320d xDrive 22nd Jan2019.
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Just checked mine and no recall... I'm June 19 build, so I wonder what range is affected?
Early first builds Dec '18- March '19 iirc.
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Hi all,

Saw online that there is a recall on my G20 from 1st July 2020 (according to the govt website).

Anyway, booked my car in today to update the iDrive and they have mentioned that the car is having the track rod ends replaced under recall now as well.

Anyone else had this done? Slightly concerned about their ability to align it afterwards...



I assume it is this - (U.S site) https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2...d-recall.shtml
Re: alignment afterwards.
On my previous F30, I had two new steering racks fitted.
I was also worried about alignment.
I had the work done at Williams Stockport.
Spot on both times.
I hope they do as good a job checking the alignment after this
recall.
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Parts are in and I am booked in tomorrow for the recall.
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A quick update.... Got the car back and the track rod ends have been replaced. They also completed a wheel alignment.
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A quick update.... Got the car back and the track rod ends have been replaced. They also completed a wheel alignment.
Replacing track rod ends means they should always do wheel alignment.
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