NHTSA Recall 90V204000

NHTSA Campaign Id 90V204000; Date: Dec. 17, 1990

Wheel covers could separate from wheels; this couldpresent a hazard to other vehicles and pedestrians in vicinity of occurrence.

Recalled Vehicles:

1991 BMW M5

Component: Wheels:cap/cover/hub

Manufactured by: Bayerische Motoren Werke

Affected Units:: 480

Recall Summary:

Screws that attach wheel covers on original equipment wheels were not fully torqued and may gradually loosen and separate from wheels under extreme driving conditions.

How to Fix:

Apply "loctite 242 (blue) to the wheel cover attaching screws to prevent screws from loosening.

Recall Notes:

System: wheel covers. Vehicle description: passenger cars.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 1, 1991

Also see:

All recalls of BMW vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.