Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Sport Utility Vehicles. The Lower Steering Shaft Coupling Includes A Plastic Collar Which Fits Over The Lower Steering Rack Input Shaft. This Collar Is Pushed Down Onto The Steering Rack And Tightened During Assembly. On Some Of The Affected Vehicles, The Collar May Not Have Been Pushed Down Fully Onto The Rack At The Assembly Plant.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
X5
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
00V010000
Component Description
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Effect Of Defect
Operation Of The Vehicle, Especially In Rough Road Conditions, Can Cause The Clearance Between The Collar And The Steering Rack To Increase To The Point Where The Input Shaft Can Separate From The Rack, Resulting In A Loss Of Steering Capability.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Steering Rack Input Shaft Collar For Proper Positioning, And Reposition Is Necessary.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
19991001
End Of Manufacture
19991130
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
190
Date Owners Notified
20000208
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20000118
Make Campaign Number
00VX5SC01