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Recall 00V-341

BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE recalled the 2001 BMW X5: Steering (linkages, rod, relay, connecting).

At a glance

Campaign number
00V-341
Reported
October 24, 2000
Vehicles affected
2,643 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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 fix

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.

Notes from the manufacturer

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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles