Problem Of Exhaust, 5 New BMW SUV Units Withdrawn Again

BMW XM. (Doc. BMW Group)

JAKARTA - Launched some time ago, the latest BMW XM and X7 M60i SUVs were found to be experiencing problems with the exhaust system that made this German manufacturer recall in the United States.

Despite the problem, BMW did not do a mass recall. The problem is only found in one BMW XM unit and four BMW X7 M60i units.

This exhaust problem is caused by the connection between the exhaust system and the catalytic converter on XM and X7 not according to specifications, reported by the Carscoops page, Tuesday, May 16.

If this is allowed, it is likely that there will be one or more depletion that does not have the appropriate torque, resulting in a loose connection, according to the United States Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

The manufacturer noted that the link will continue to be loose depending on the road or environmental factors. This problem can lead to thermal risks that cause accidents.

The problem first surfaced on March 14, where BMW discovered an inappropriate torque relationship between the exhaust and the catalytic converter at BMW X7 M60i while at the assembly plant.

The four affected BMW X7 M60i cars are produced March 4, 2023, and March 11, 2023. Meanwhile, one unit of BMW XM that was affected was produced on March 10.

Luckily, there were no incidents or injuries caused by this. BMW has informed the dealers of this matter on April 26.