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2006 BMW 5 Series and BMW 6 Series recall: control arm

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on May 30, 2006. It covers about 40 vehicles.

vehicles affected
40
reported
May 30, 2006
owners notified
Jun 28, 2006
related complaints
4

Suspension: front: control arm

What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, the nuts which secure the front axle control arm and tension strut to the front wheel hub may not have been tightened to specification. Over time the nuts could loosen and the control arm and tension strut could be damaged.
Risk
Vehicle handling and control could compromise increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will retighten the front axle control arm and tension strut nuts to the correct specifications free of charge. The recall began on june 28, 2006. Owners may contact bmw at 1‑800‑831‑1117.

Recall number 06V187000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about suspension problems.

2006 BMW 5 Series2006 BMW 6 Series

Questions about recall 06V187000

Is there a recall on the 2006 BMW 5 Series and BMW 6 Series control arm?

Yes. Recall 06V187000, reported on May 30, 2006, covers about 40 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 06V187000?

Dealers will retighten the front axle control arm and tension strut nuts to the correct specifications free of charge. The recall began on june 28, 2006. Owners may 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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