NHTSA Recall 82V108000
NHTSA Campaign Id 82V108000; Date: Nov. 2, 1982
Recalled Vehicles:
1982 BMW 528; 1983 BMW 528
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Bayerische Motoren Werke
Affected Units:: 1,347
Recall Summary:
On some of the involved vehicles, the knurled nut, part of the rubber mount assembly which supports the differential, may have been cracked due to over-torquing of the final drive attaching bolt. This bolt may become loose, and continued operation may cause it to fall out.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and repair or replace attaching assembly, as necessary, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: power train; axle assembly. Consequences of defect: should the bolt fall out, the final drive unit couldlower. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident. Note: a loosened bolt may be evidenced by a vibration or rattling noise in therear axle area.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 5, 1983
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