Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Manufacturer
FCP GROTON, LLC
What Happened
The steering center drag link is a critical part that connects your steering system to the front wheels. In some 1995-2001 BMW 7-series vehicles, a specific part number 32 21 1 096 057 may have been installed as a replacement.
Risk if Unfixed
If the shaft of this link shears off, you'll lose control of your vehicle instantly, which could lead to a serious accident and potentially result in injury or death.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty steering center drag link with a new one, free of charge. You'll receive a notification starting around 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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