NHTSA recall 06V-187 (06V187000)

suspension recall reported May 30, 2006 - about 40 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 06V187000
Also written as: 06V-187
Reported: May 30, 2006
Vehicles affected: ~40
Component: suspension

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

VEHICLE HANDLING AND CONTROL COULD COMPROMISE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 06V-187 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

BMW 5 Series - 2006

BMW 6 Series - 2006

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