Reported Oct 11, 19953,000 vehicles affectedBAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKEBuilt Mar 1, 1995 – May 1, 1995
The defect
The lower suspension arm mounting eye on the right side rear axle hub carrier was produced with a casting flaw.
The risk
It IS possible that the right side rear axle carrier eye could crack and break while driving causing a loss of control and increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicles for a casting flaw in the right side rear axle carrier and if found, replace the carrier.
System: suspension; single axle; rear.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: 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 1-800-424-9393.