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Recall for BMW 5 SERIES
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recall (May 30, 2006)
Problem
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.
Consequence
Vehicle handling and control could compromise increasing the risk of a crash.
Resolution
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.
Component
Suspension: front: control arm
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.
NHTSA Campaign Number
06V187000
