Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #01V173000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V173000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 47 affected units, BMW/STEERING PUMP PULLEY BOLTS, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. due to an assembly error during vehicle production, any of the three bolts that secure the pulley to the pump may have been inadequately tightened.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the power steering pump pulley to see if it is loose. if the pulley is not loose on the pump, the retaining bolts will be torqued to specification. if the pulley is loose, the pump, pulley, attaching bolts, and drive belt will be replaced. owner notification began august 17, 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: 01V173000
Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2001-05-24T00:00:00
Subject: Bmw/steering pump pulley bolts
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 47

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. due to an assembly error during vehicle production, any of the three bolts that secure the pulley to the pump may have been inadequately tightened.
Consequence Summary: In such a case, the bolts could ultimately loosen causing the pulley to throw off the drive belt. this would result in the loss of certain engine auxiliary functions, i.e., power steering assist, water pump, or alternator. steering effort would then be increased.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the power steering pump pulley to see if it is loose. if the pulley is not loose on the pump, the retaining bolts will be torqued to specification. if the pulley is loose, the pump, pulley, attaching bolts, and drive belt will be replaced. owner notification began august 17, 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-9bci.6mdq~idv9
NHTSA ID: 01V173000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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