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Recall 2000277

Steering · BMW · published 28 Nov 2000

83Vehicles affected in Canada
1Models
2001–2001Model years
SUVSafety Mfr

The issue

On certain vehicles, the nut that secures the axial joint of the left steering tie rod to the steering gear box may not have been tightened securely. This could lead to loosening of the nut and, initially to steering wheel play and/or misalignment, as well as noise from the steering linkage. If vehicle operation continues, the tie rod could disconnect from the steering gear box. If this were to occur, loss of steering control could result. Correction: Dealers will inspect and re-torque the nut securing the axial joint of the left steering tie rod. If the torque of the nut is found to be loose, the right nut will also be checked and corrected if necessary, and a front wheel alignment will be performed.

Description (français)

Sur certains véhicules, le joint axial de la barre d'accouplement gauche au boîtier de direction n'est pas bien serré. Ce qui fait que, si l'écrou se desserre, il se peut qu'initialement le volant prenne du jeu ou devienne désaligné, ou que la timonerie de la direction devienne bruyante. Si on continue à utiliser le véhicule, la barre d'accouplement peut se détacher du boîtier de direction. Le conducteur pourrait alors perdre la maîtrise du véhicule et avoir un accident. Correction : Les concessionnaires devront inspecter et resserrer l'écrou de fixation du joint axial de la barre d'accouplement gauche. Si l'écrou gauche est desserré, il faudra aussi vérifier l'écrou droit et le resserrer s'il y a lieu; il faudra aussi refaire le réglage de la géométrie du train avant.

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Vehicles covered

Make and modelModel years
BMW X52001

Model years in this recall

NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.

ModelYearComplaintsRecallsComplaints about steering
BMW X520011601211