2001 BMW X5 recall: arm
Bayerische Motoren Werke reported this safety recall on February 6, 2001. It covers about 13,791 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 13,791
- reported
- Feb 6, 2001
- owners notified
- Feb 6, 2001
- related complaints
- 11
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This could result in a loss of steering capability and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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 number 01V030000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 11 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 01V030000
Is there a recall on the 2001 BMW X5 arm?
Yes. Recall 01V030000, reported on February 6, 2001, covers about 13,791 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V030000?
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.
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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