2001 BMW X5 RECALL - #01V030000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : KNUCKLE : SPINDLE : ARM
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2001 BMW X5 |
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| Manufacturer |
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Manufactured between |
9/21/2000 - 1/19/2001 |
| Recalled on |
2/9/2001 |
| Influenced by |
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Owners Notified on |
2/6/2001 |
| # Affected |
13,791 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CAPABILITY AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2001 BMW X5 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
2001 BMW X5 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, ROD, RELAY, CONNECTING
2001 BMW X5 Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, PUMP
2001 BMW X5 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
2001 BMW X5 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER ASSIST, VACUUM
2001 BMW X5 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
2001 BMW X5 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
2001 BMW X5 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
2001 BMW X5 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2001 BMW X5 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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Comments
3/24/2014 - NETO
MY BMW X5 IS EXPELLING GAS AND SMOKE MIXED IN LEFT PIPE, WHAT IS THE PROBLEM RELATED TO ?
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