NHTSA recall 06V187000
Suspension › Front › Control arm
BMW 5 Series and 1 more
Reported May 30, 200640 vehicles affectedBMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLCBuilt Feb 13, 2006 – Feb 13, 2006
The defect
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.
The risk
Vehicle handling and control could compromise increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.