Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #00V010000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V010000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 190 affected units, BMW/STEERING SHAFT COUPLING, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the lower steering shaft coupling includes a plastic collar which fits over the lower steering rack input shaft. this collar is pushed down onto the steering rack and tightened during assembly. on some of the affected vehicles, the collar may not have been pushed down fully onto the rack at the assembly plant.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the steering rack input shaft collar for proper positioning, and reposition is necessary.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V010000

Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2000-01-18T00:00:00

Subject: Bmw/steering shaft coupling

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 190

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 00VX5SC01

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the lower steering shaft coupling includes a plastic collar which fits over the lower steering rack input shaft. this collar is pushed down onto the steering rack and tightened during assembly. on some of the affected vehicles, the collar may not have been pushed down fully onto the rack at the assembly plant.

Consequence Summary: Operation of the vehicle, especially in rough road conditions, can cause the clearance between the collar and the steering rack to increase to the point where the input shaft can separate from the rack, resulting in a loss of steering capability.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the steering rack input shaft collar for proper positioning, and reposition is necessary.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-3hrr~rkqv-2aa4

NHTSA ID: 00V010000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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