NHTSA Recall 06V187000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V187000; Date: May. 30, 2006
Vehicle handling and control could compromise increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 BMW 5 Series; 2006 BMW 6 Series
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 40
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 28, 2006
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