Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Manufacturer
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
What Happened
A screw that holds your vehicle's rear shock absorber in place might break, which could lead to a loss of control while driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the screw breaks, your vehicle's chassis could lean on the tire, making it harder to control the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
STDOUT We will replace the lower screw connection of the rear struts for free. You should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117 if you don't receive the remedy within a reasonable time after taking your vehicle to an authorized dealer.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE LOWER SCREW CONNECTION OF THE REAR STRUTS TO THE CHASSIS MAY FAIL. THE HEAD (TOP) OF THE SCREW SECURING THIS CONNECTION MAY BREAK. THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE SCREW WILL STILL HOLD THE STRUT IN PLACE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF LEFT UNATTENDED OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, AND DEPENDING ON DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE SCREW MAY BREAK. IF IT BROKE, THE CHASSIS WOULD LEAN DIRECTLY ON THE TIRE DIMINISHING THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER SCREW CONNECTION OF THE REAR STRUTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
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