Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles, The Lower Rubber Mount Of The Rear Shock Absorbers May Not Have Been Manufactured To Specifications And May Not Adhere Correctly To Its Housing Within The Shock Absorber.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
7 SERIES
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
06V277000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear:Shock Absorber
Effect Of Defect
The Bushing Could Loosen And Over Time Could Separate From Its Housing. The Driver Will Experience Impaired Vehicle Handling And Control Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Rear Shock Absorber Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On September 13, 2006. Owners May Contact BMW At 1-800-831-1117.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20060105
End Of Manufacture
20060426
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
11640
Date Owners Notified
20060913
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20060726