Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #01V030000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V030000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 13,791 affected units, BMW/SPINDLE BOLT, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. during assembly of these vehicles, the lower end of the spindle may not have been inserted completely into the coupling. in such a case, the fastening bolt used to secure the connection may not completely engage the spindle within the coupling. During driving, it would be possible for the spindle to disconnect.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the spindle to ensure proper insertion in the coupling, and, if necessary, the spindle will be fully inserted and the fastening bolt replaced. owner notification began february 6, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V030000

Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2001-02-06T00:00:00

Subject: Bmw/spindle bolt

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 13,791

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. during assembly of these vehicles, the lower end of the spindle may not have been inserted completely into the coupling. in such a case, the fastening bolt used to secure the connection may not completely engage the spindle within the coupling. During driving, it would be possible for the spindle to disconnect.

Consequence Summary: This could result in a loss of steering capability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the spindle to ensure proper insertion in the coupling, and, if necessary, the spindle will be fully inserted and the fastening bolt replaced. owner notification began february 6, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-dffq-8dgd.6n7h

NHTSA ID: 01V030000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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