Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
6 SERIES
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
06V187000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Control Arm
Effect Of Defect
Vehicle Handling And Control Could Compromise Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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 1-800-831-1117.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20060213
End Of Manufacture
20060213
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
40
Date Owners Notified
20060628
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20060530