NHTSA Recall # | 23412 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 90V204000 |
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Manufacturer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
Supplier | BMW |
Brand | BMW |
Model | M5 |
Model Year | 1991 |
Component | WHEELS:HUB |
Date of notification | 01/04/91 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/01/90 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/10/90 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 17/12/90 |
Report created | 28/12/90 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 480 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | Wheel covers could separate from wheels; this couldpresent a hazard to other vehicles and pedestrians in vicinity of occurrence. |
Corrective action | Apply "loctite 242 (blue) to the wheel cover attaching screws to prevent screws from loosening. |
Recall notes | System: wheel covers. Vehicle description: passenger cars. |