The issue
On certain vehicles, the front spring strut plate could develop cracks. Over time, the crack may propagate. In extreme cases, the strut plate could break and contact the tire. This could lead to a sudden loss of tire pressure or tire failure. Correction: Dealer will install a retaining clip to the underside of the front spring strut plates.
Description (français)
Sur certains véhicules, des fissures pourraient se former sur la plaque de la jambe de force avant. À la longue, ces fissures pourraient se propager. Dans les cas extrêmes, la plaque de la jambe de force pourrait se fendre et toucher au pneu, ce qui pourrait soudainement causer une perte de pression d'air ou l'éclatement du pneu. Correction : Le concessionnaire devra installer une pièce de retenue sous la plaque des jambes de force avant.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 5 Series | 1996, 1997 |
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 5 Series | 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| BMW 5 Series | 1997 | 1 | 1 |