BMW 530I 2002: SUSPENSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V057000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | 530I | 2002 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2002-03-15 | 2002-02-19 | 2002-02-27 |
Production Dates: 2001-11-06 - 2001-11-20
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: SUSPENSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4672
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING THE STRUT MOUNT MANUFACTURING PROCESS, THE THRUST BEARING WAS NOT PROPERLY POSITIONS AND SECURED. IF THE SUSPENSION IS FULLY UNLOADED, THE FRONT STRUT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE UPPER MOUNT.
THIS COULD AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SPRING STRUT UPPER MOUNTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME 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'.
