NHTSA recall 04V-183 (04V183000)

suspension recall reported April 12, 2004 - about 25,270 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V183000
Also written as: 04V-183
Reported: April 12, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~25,270
Component: suspension

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO LONG EXPOSURES TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE MATERIAL STRUCTURE OF THE FRONT SPRING STRUT PLATE COULD BE AFFECTED. IN SOME CASES, THE STRUT PLATE COULD BEGIN TO CRACK, AND EVENTUALLY IT COULD BREAK. IF THIS OCCURRED, THE PLATE COULD CONTACT THE TIRE.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD LEAD TO A SUDDEN LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE OR TIRE FAILURE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RETAINING CLIP TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FRONT SPRING STRUT PLATES. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 17, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-183 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

BMW 5 Series - 1996, 1997

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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