Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles, Due To Long Exposures To Certain Environmental And Operating Conditions, The Material Structure Of The Front Spring Strut Plate Could Be Affected. In Some Cases, The Strut Plate Could Begin To Crack, And Eventually It Could Break. If This Occurred, The Plate Could Contact The Tire.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
5 SERIES
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
04V183000
Component Description
Suspension:Front
Effect Of Defect
This Could Lead To A Sudden Loss Of Tire Pressure Or Tire Failure.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A Retaining Clip To The Underside Of The Front Spring Strut Plates. The Recall Began May 17, 2004. Owners Should Contact BMW At 1-800-831-1117.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
19960227
End Of Manufacture
19970131
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
25270
Date Owners Notified
20040517
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20040412