ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE KNURLED NUT, PART OF THE RUBBER MOUNT ASSEMBLY WHICH SUPPORTS THE
— Recall Campaign #82V108000
ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE KNURLED NUT, PART OF THE RUBBER MOUNT ASSEMBLY WHICH SUPPORTS THE DIFFERENTIAL, MAY HAVE BEEN CRACKED DUE TO OVER-TORQUING OF THE FINAL DRIVE ATTACHING BOLT. THIS BOLT MAY BECOME LOOSE, AND CONTINUED OPERATION MAY CAUSE IT TO FALL OUT.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,347 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
82V108000
| Manufacturer: | BMW of North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 02, 1982 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 82V108000 |
| Units affected: | 1,347 |
- Description:
- ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE KNURLED NUT, PART OF THE RUBBER MOUNT ASSEMBLY WHICH SUPPORTS THE DIFFERENTIAL, MAY HAVE BEEN CRACKED DUE TO OVER-TORQUING OF THE FINAL DRIVE ATTACHING BOLT. THIS BOLT MAY BECOME LOOSE, AND CONTINUED OPERATION MAY CAUSE IT TO FALL OUT.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR OR REPLACE ATTACHING ASSEMBLY, AS NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; AXLE ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD THE BOLT FALL OUT, THE FINAL DRIVE UNIT COULDLOWER. THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: A LOOSENED BOLT MAY BE EVIDENCED BY A VIBRATION OR RATTLING NOISE IN THEREAR AXLE AREA.