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Recall 06V-187

BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC recalled the 2006 BMW 5 Series and 1 other model: Suspension (front, control arm).

At a glance

Campaign number
06V-187
Reported
May 30, 2006
Vehicles affected
40 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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 fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles