NHTSA recall 90V-204 (90V204000)

wheels recall reported December 17, 1990 - about 480 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 90V204000
Also written as: 90V-204
Reported: December 17, 1990
Vehicles affected: ~480
Component: wheels

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

WHEEL COVERS COULD SEPARATE FROM WHEELS; THIS COULDPRESENT A HAZARD TO OTHER VEHICLES AND PEDESTRIANS IN VICINITY OF OCCURRENCE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

APPLY "LOCTITE 242 (BLUE) TO THE WHEEL COVER ATTACHING SCREWS TO PREVENT SCREWS FROM LOOSENING.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 90V-204 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

BMW M5 - 1991

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