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2006 Bmw 5 SERIES Suspension Front Control Arm Recall


NHTSA Recall #	51332
NHTSA Compaign #	06V187000
MFG Compaign #
Manufacturer	BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Supplier	BMW
Brand	BMW
Model	5 SERIES
Model Year	2006
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Date of notification	28/06/06
Begin date of manufacuring	13/02/06
End date of manufacturing	13/02/06
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	30/05/06
Report created	31/05/06
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FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	40
Defect summary	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.
Consequence summary	Vehicle handling and control could compromise increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action	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.
Recall notes	Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov.

What is Recall?
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2006 Bmw 5 SERIES Suspension Front Control Arm Recall

2006 Bmw 5 SERIES Suspension Front Control Arm Recall

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