2002 BMW 330I RECALL - #02V057000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING THE STRUT MOUNT MANUFACTURING PROCESS, THE THRUST BEARING WAS NOT PROPERLY POSITIONS AND SECURED. IF THE SUSPENSION IS FULLY UNLOADED, THE FRONT STRUT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE UPPER MOUNT.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2002 BMW 330I |
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| Manufacturer |
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Manufactured between |
11/6/2001 - 11/20/2001 |
| Recalled on |
2/27/2002 |
| Influenced by |
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Owners Notified on |
3/15/2002 |
| # Affected |
4,672 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING THE STRUT MOUNT MANUFACTURING PROCESS, THE THRUST BEARING WAS NOT PROPERLY POSITIONS AND SECURED. IF THE SUSPENSION IS FULLY UNLOADED, THE FRONT STRUT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE UPPER MOUNT. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SPRING STRUT UPPER MOUNTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 15, 2002. 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. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2002 BMW 330I Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TAIL LIGHTS
2002 BMW 330I Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2002 BMW 330I Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL
2002 BMW 330I Recall for AIR BAGS
2002 BMW 330I Recall for AIR BAGS
2002 BMW 330I Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2002 BMW 330I Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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