Recall 02V057000: 2002 BMW 530I and 3 other models

Report received

Feb 19, 2002

Manufacturer

Bayerische motoren werke

Potentially affected

4,672vehicles

Model years

2002

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain passenger vehicles, during the strut mount manufacturing process, the thrust bearing was not properly positions and secured. If the suspension is fully unloaded, the front strut could separate from the upper mount.

Possible consequence

This could affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace both front spring strut upper mounts. Owner notification began march 15, 2002. 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2002 BMW 325I162 complaints
• 2002 BMW 330I45 complaints
• 2002 BMW 525I29 complaints
• 2002 BMW 530I29 complaints