Bmw/front springs
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. road grit and gravel associated with winter road conditions can penetrate the rubber of the lower front spring mounts and accumulate in the mounts causing notches or pits to develop. these notches can develop cracks resulting in breakage of a bottom coil of the spring.
Safety Consequence
The vehicle's ride height could be affected causing noise while the vehicle is driven. the vehicle's dynamic stability can be affected reducing the driver's ability to maintain control of the vehicle.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace both front springs and lower spring mounts.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Bmw Of North America, Llc or involving Suspension.
FAQ: Recall 97V140000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 97V140000?
NHTSA recall 97V140000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on August 22, 1997. It addresses: Bmw/front springs. The recall affects approximately 29,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 97V140000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.