Recalls › 82V108000

NHTSA recall 82V108000

Power train › Axle assembly

BMW 528

Reported Nov 2, 19821,347 vehicles affectedBAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKEBuilt Jul 1, 1982 – Sep 1, 1982

The defect

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.

The remedy

Dealer will inspect and repair or replace attaching assembly, as necessary, without charge to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

BMW 528
19821983

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.