X5 Door won't open - Know any recalls on door carrier?

[foundahobby]

Does anyone have problems with their door handle carrier?
I have two doors that fail on me due to a piece of metal broken off inside the door carrier. The piece of metal is next to the spring.

[killcrap]

Originally Posted by foundahobby

Does anyone have problems with their door handle carrier?
I have two door that fail on me due to a piece of metal broken off inside the door carrier. The piece of metal is next to the spring.

as i recall, there is no recall

[ValveTronic]

My door handle carrier broke just like you pointed out. My wife admits to trying to nudge the slightly ajar door when it was locked. I believe this caused the carrier to break.

The problem I am having is getting the carrier and handle back in. It's not lining up properly. Any thoughts? My door is the rear driver side.

[Tleong]

Originally Posted by killcrap

as i recall, there is no recall

That made me laugh. Haha

[wallyx5]

I have had to replace the driver's door carrier twice and the passenger once. The DIY takes about an hour. It not difficult at all, after you have done one.

[ValveTronic]

It's done. Took a little massaging the sheet metal around the door handle to get everything to play nicely. I wish I could say it was an hour... more like an afternoon..

[foundahobby]

That carrier problem is very common it seems.
People are selling the part on Ebay for about $45ea. non-OEM.