Recall 06V187000: 2006 BMW 5 Series and 1 other model

Report received

May 30, 2006

Manufacturer

Bmw of north america, llc

Potentially affected

40vehicles

Model years

2006

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, the nuts which secure the front axle control arm and tension strut to the front wheel hub may not have been tightened to specification. Over time the nuts could loosen and the control arm and tension strut could be damaged.

Possible consequence

Vehicle handling and control could compromise increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will retighten the front axle control arm and tension strut nuts to the correct specifications free of charge. The recall began on june 28, 2006. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

Affected model years

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

• 2006 BMW 5 Series85 complaints
• 2006 BMW 6 Series5 complaints