Make : BMW | Model : 533 | Year : 1983 |
Build Dates : 19820901 - 19821101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 82V122000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19821230 | Date Received by ODI: 19821209 | Date Added to Database: 19821215 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | ||
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Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1012 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE SELF LOCKING NUTS THAT CONNECT THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT TO THE FLEXIBLE COUPLING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED. THESE NUTS CAN COME LOOSE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL DO A TORQUE CHECK OF THE SELF-LOCKING NUTS AND, IF THE NUTS ARE FOUND TO BE LOOSE, THEY WILL BE TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS, FREE OF CHARGE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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