2006 BMW 6 SERIES RECALL - #06V187000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : CONTROL ARM
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2006 BMW 6 SERIES |
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| Manufacturer |
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
2/13/2006 - 2/13/2006 |
| Recalled on |
5/31/2006 |
| Influenced by |
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
6/28/2006 |
| # Affected |
40 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
VEHICLE HANDLING AND CONTROL COULD COMPROMISE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2006 BMW 6 SERIES Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2006 BMW 6 SERIES Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SHOCK ABSORBER
2006 BMW 6 SERIES Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER ASSIST, VACUUM
2006 BMW 6 SERIES Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
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