Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #00V341000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V341000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 2,643 affected units, BMW/STEERING, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the nut that secures the axial joint of the left steering tie rod to the steering gear box may have not have been tightened securely. this could lead to loosening of the nut and, initially to steering wheel play and/or misalignment, as well as noise from the steering linkage. if vehicle operation continues, the tie rod could disconnect from the steering gear box.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and re-torque the nut securing the axial joint of the left steering tie rod. if the torque of the nut is found to be loose, the right nut will also be checked and corrected if necessary, and a front wheel alignment will be performed.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V341000

Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2000-10-24T00:00:00

Subject: Bmw/steering

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 2,643

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the nut that secures the axial joint of the left steering tie rod to the steering gear box may have not have been tightened securely. this could lead to loosening of the nut and, initially to steering wheel play and/or misalignment, as well as noise from the steering linkage. if vehicle operation continues, the tie rod could disconnect from the steering gear box.

Consequence Summary: If this were to occur, loss of steering control could result.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and re-torque the nut securing the axial joint of the left steering tie rod. if the torque of the nut is found to be loose, the right nut will also be checked and corrected if necessary, and a front wheel alignment will be performed.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-xqb3~gwfw-737k

NHTSA ID: 00V341000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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