NHTSA Recall 06V277000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V277000; Date: Jul. 26, 2006
The bushing could loosen and over time could separate from its housing. The driver will experience impaired vehicle handling and control increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 BMW 5 Series; 2006 BMW 6 Series; 2006 BMW 7 Series
Component: Suspension:rear:shock Absorber
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 11,640
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, the lower rubber mount of the rear shock absorbers may not have been manufactured to specifications and may not adhere correctly to its housing within the shock absorber.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the rear shock absorber free of charge. The recall began on September 13, 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: Sep 13, 2006
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