1985 BMW 635 RECALL - #85V065000
RECALL FOR WHEELS : HUBCAP/COVER
INCORRECT MACHINING OF THE SEATING SURFACE OF THE WHEELS WHERE IT CONTACTS THE HUB OF THE CAR MAY PREVENT THE WHEELS FROM MOUNTING SECURELY TO THE HUB. THIS MAY CAUSE THE WHEEL TO BREAK AND COULD FALL OFF. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE WHEELS COULD LOOSEN AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR. OWNERS SHOULD NOT DRIVE THEIR CARS UNTIL REPAIR WORK HAS BEEN DONE.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1985 BMW 635 |
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| Manufacturer |
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Manufactured between |
2/1/1985 - 5/1/1985 |
| Recalled on |
5/31/1985 |
| Influenced by |
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
40 |
| Recalled for |
WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER |
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| Description |
INCORRECT MACHINING OF THE SEATING SURFACE OF THE WHEELS WHERE IT CONTACTS THE HUB OF THE CAR MAY PREVENT THE WHEELS FROM MOUNTING SECURELY TO THE HUB. THIS MAY CAUSE THE WHEEL TO BREAK AND COULD FALL OFF. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE WHEELS COULD LOOSEN AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR. OWNERS SHOULD NOT DRIVE THEIR CARS UNTIL REPAIR WORK HAS BEEN DONE. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
SCRAPE THE CENTER BORE OF THE RIM SO IT CAN CLEAR THE CENTER OF THE HUB. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH TRX 220/55 VR 390 ALLOY WHEELS MANUFACTURED BY FUCHS. THESE WHEELS CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY A STYLIZED FOXHEAD LOGO.SYSTEM: WHEELS. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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