Recall 06V400000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM Defect in 2006-2006 BMW 3 SERIES
RECALL This recall affects up to 25 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 06V400000 |
| Manufacturer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 25 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, ONE OF THE SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM AND SWIVEL BEARING CONNECTION BOLTS WAS NOT TIGHTENED CORRECTLY. THE BOLTED CONNECTION COULD LOOSEN.
Safety Consequence
THE BOLTED CONNECTION COULD BREAK WHICH COULD IMPAIR VEHICLE HANDLING AND CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BOLTED CONNECTION AND, IF NECESSARY, ADJUST THE CONNECTION. IN SOME CASES, IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM AND THE SWIVEL BEARING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 21, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
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