Defect Description For Recall
Screws That Attach Wheel Covers On Original Equipment Wheels Were Not Fully Torqued And May Gradually Loosen And Separate From Wheels Under Extreme Driving Conditions.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
M5
Year
1991
Recall Campaign Number
90V204000
Component Description
Wheels:Hub
Effect Of Defect
Wheel Covers Could Separate From Wheels; This Couldpresent A Hazard To Other Vehicles And Pedestrians In Vicinity Of Occurrence.
Fix Defect
Apply “LoCTIte 242 (Blue) To The Wheel Cover Attaching Screws To Prevent Screws From Loosening.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
19900101
End Of Manufacture
19901001
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
480
Date Owners Notified
19910401
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
19901217