BMW 5 SERIES 1997: SUSPENSION:FRONT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V183000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | 5 SERIES | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-05-17 | 2004-04-12 | 2004-04-20 |
Production Dates: 1996-02-27 - 1997-01-31
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 25270
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO LONG EXPOSURES TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE MATERIAL STRUCTURE OF THE FRONT SPRING STRUT PLATE COULD BE AFFECTED. IN SOME CASES, THE STRUT PLATE COULD BEGIN TO CRACK, AND EVENTUALLY IT COULD BREAK. IF THIS OCCURRED, THE PLATE COULD CONTACT THE TIRE.
THIS COULD LEAD TO A SUDDEN LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE OR TIRE FAILURE.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RETAINING CLIP TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FRONT SPRING STRUT PLATES. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 17, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
