BMW 5 SERIES 2006: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 06V187000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | 5 SERIES | 2006 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2006-06-28 | 2006-05-30 | 2006-05-31 |
Production Dates: 2006-02-13 - 2006-02-13
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 40
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE NUTS WHICH SECURE THE FRONT AXLE CONTROL ARM AND TENSION STRUT TO THE FRONT WHEEL HUB MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION. OVER TIME THE NUTS COULD LOOSEN AND THE CONTROL ARM AND TENSION STRUT COULD BE DAMAGED.
VEHICLE HANDLING AND CONTROL COULD COMPROMISE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL RETIGHTEN THE FRONT AXLE CONTROL ARM AND TENSION STRUT NUTS TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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.
