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Recall 90V-204

BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE recalled the 1991 BMW M5: Wheels (hub).

At a glance

Campaign number
90V-204
Reported
December 17, 1990
Vehicles affected
480 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Screws that attach wheel covers on original equipment wheels were not fully torqued and may gradually loosen and separate from wheels under extreme driving conditions.

The risk

Wheel covers could separate from wheels; this couldpresent a hazard to other vehicles and pedestrians in vicinity of occurrence.

The fix

Apply "loctite 242 (blue) to the wheel cover attaching screws to prevent screws from loosening.

Notes from the manufacturer

System: wheel covers.vehicle description: passenger cars.

Affected vehicles