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NHTSA recall 00V341000

Steering › Linkages › Rod › Relay › Connecting

BMW X5

Reported Oct 24, 20002,643 vehicles affectedBAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKEBuilt Sep 10, 2000 – Oct 13, 2000

The defect

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the nut that secures the axial joint of the left steering tie rod to the steering gear box may have not have been tightened securely. this could lead to loosening of the nut and, initially to steering wheel play and/or misalignment, as well as noise from the steering linkage. if vehicle operation continues, the tie rod could disconnect from the steering gear box.

The risk

If this were to occur, loss of steering control could result.

The remedy

Dealers will inspect and re-torque the nut securing the axial joint of the left steering tie rod. if the torque of the nut IS found to be loose, the right nut will also be checked and corrected if necessary, and a front wheel alignment will be performed.

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Vehicles in this recall

BMW X5
2001

Notes

Owner notification began november 14, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).