2001 BMW X5 recall: connecting
Bayerische Motoren Werke reported this safety recall on October 24, 2000. It covers about 2,643 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,643
- reported
- Oct 24, 2000
- owners notified
- Nov 14, 2000
- related complaints
- 11
Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If this were to occur, loss of steering control could result.
- Remedy
- 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 number 00V341000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 11 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 00V341000
Is there a recall on the 2001 BMW X5 connecting?
Yes. Recall 00V341000, reported on October 24, 2000, covers about 2,643 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 00V341000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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