Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Manufacturer
FCP GROTON, LLC
What Happened
The part that connects your steering wheel to your vehicle's wheels is called the steering center drag link. Yours might be faulty if you got it as a replacement part between 2009 and 2010.
Risk if Unfixed
If the shaft of the steering center tie rod shears off, you'll lose control of your vehicle instantly and without warning. This could lead to a serious accident, injury, or even death.
Free Fix
Your dealership will replace the tie rod with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice, which is expected to go out on June 1, 2010.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
FCP GROTON IS RECALLING CERTAIN STEERING CENTER DRAG LINKS, P/N 32 21 1 096 057, SOLD FROM DECEMBER 1, 2009 THROUGH APRIL 9, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR MODEL YEAR 1995 THROUGH 2001 BMW 740I, 740IL, AND 750IL PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SHAFT OF THE STEERING CENTER TIE ROD MAY SHEAR OFF.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT, WITHOUT WARNING, IN IMMEDIATE AND COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Original — Remedy
FCP GROTON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE TIE ROD WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JUNE 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FCP GROTON TOLL-FREE AT 1-877-634-0063.
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