1983 BMW 528
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1983 BMW 528. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1983 BMW 528. Newest first.
On the involved vehicles, the self locking nuts that connect the lower steering column shaft to the flexible coupling may not have been sufficiently tightened. These nuts can come loose.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will do a torque check of the self-locking nuts and, if the nuts are found to be loose, they will be tightened to the proper torque specifications, free of charge.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and repair or replace attaching assembly, as necessary, without charge to owner.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10249437The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Every BMW 528 model year
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