BMW 533 1983: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 82V122000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | 533 | 1983 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1982-12-30 | 1982-12-09 | 1982-12-15 |
Production Dates: 1982-09-01 - 1982-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1012
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE SELF LOCKING NUTS THAT CONNECT THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT TO THE FLEXIBLE COUPLING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED. THESE NUTS CAN COME LOOSE.
THE DEALER WILL DO A TORQUE CHECK OF THE SELF-LOCKING NUTS AND, IF THE NUTS ARE FOUND TO BE LOOSE, THEY WILL BE TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS, FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; SELF LOCKING NUTS 'STEERING COLUMN'.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE NUTS LOOSEN AND FALL OFF, THIS CAN LEAD TO LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: PRIOR WARNING TO THE DRIVER SHOULD OCCUR IN THE FORM OF ABNORMAL STEERINGPLAY, CAUSED BY THE LOOSE NUTS.
