Defect Description For Recall
ZF Group North America Operations (ZF) Is Recalling Certain LemfˆRder Steering Center Rods Sold As Aftermarket Parts For 1996-2004 BMW 5-Series (E39) Vehicles. The Steering Center Rods May Have An Insufficient Ball Pin Pull Force That May Allow The Rods To Detach From The Steering Knuckle.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
5 SERIES
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
19E058000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Rod:Relay:ConneCTIng
Effect Of Defect
If The Steering Rod Detaches From The Steerable Wheel Knuckle, It Can Cause Sudden Loss Of Steering Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
ZF Has Notified The Parts Distributors, InstruCTIng Them To Inform The End Customer. ZF Will Reimburse Them For The Affected Parts. The Recall Began August 28, 2019.
Vehicle Manufacturer
ZF North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
614
Date Owners Notified
20190828
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20190828