Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles, During The Strut Mount Manufacturing Process, The Thrust Bearing Was Not Properly Positions And Secured. If The Suspension Is Fully Unloaded, The Front Strut Could Separate From The Upper Mount.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
330I
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
02V057000
Component Description
Suspension
Effect Of Defect
This Could Affect Vehicle Handling And Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace Both Front Spring Strut Upper Mounts. Owner Notification Began March 15, 2002. 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
20011106
End Of Manufacture
20011120
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4672
Date Owners Notified
20020315
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20020219