Recall 04V183000: 1996–1997 BMW 5 Series

Report received

Apr 12, 2004

Manufacturer

Bayerische motoren werke

Potentially affected

25,270vehicles

Model years

1996–1997

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, due to long exposures to certain environmental and operating conditions, the material structure of the front spring strut plate could be affected. In some cases, the strut plate could begin to crack, and eventually it could break. If this occurred, the plate could contact the tire.

Possible consequence

This could lead to a sudden loss of tire pressure or tire failure.

Remedy

Dealers will install a retaining clip to the underside of the front spring strut plates. The recall began may 17, 2004. Owners should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

Affected model years

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

• 1996 BMW 5 Series0 complaints
• 1997 BMW 5 Series1 complaints