NHTSA Recall 04V183000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V183000; Date: Apr. 12, 2004
This could lead to a sudden loss of tire pressure or tire failure.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 BMW 5 Series; 1997 BMW 5 Series
Component: Suspension:front
Manufactured by: Bayerische Motoren Werke
Affected Units:: 25,270
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 17, 2004
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