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Loss of control Published 17 Mar 2005 Ref JP-1212140

BMW: Suspension Arm/Rod

Translated from Japanese · machine translation

Safety-critical recall — loss of control. If your vehicle is affected, contact your dealer before driving.
Country
Japan
Published
17 Mar 2005
Units affected
6
Reference
JP-1212140

Affected vehicles

BMW 120i 2004

Hazard

The bolts fastening the front suspension tension rod to the cross member and the bolts securing the shock absorber to the hub are improperly tightened, which may cause these bolts to loosen during operation. Continued use in this condition may result in bolt loss, detachment of the tension rod from the vehicle body, and loss of drivability.
Show original (日本語)
前輪懸架装置のテンションロッドをクロスメンバに取り付けるボルトおよびショックアブソーバーをハブに固定するボルトの締め付けが不適切なため、走行中に当該ボルトが緩むことがある。そのため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、ボルトが抜け、テンションロッドが車体から外れ、走行不能となるおそれがある。

Remedy

All vehicles: retighten the affected bolts to specification.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、当該ボルトを規定値で締め付ける。

Official source

View the official recall notice