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Steering Published 16 Feb 1998 Ref JP-1206710

BMW: Power Steering

Translated from Japanese · machine translation

Safety-critical recall — steering. If your vehicle is affected, contact your dealer before driving.
Country
Japan
Published
16 Feb 1998
Units affected
13377
Reference
JP-1206710

Affected vehicles

BMW BMW 320iA/2 1994–1995 BMW BMW 320iA/4 1994–1995 BMW BMW 320iAR/2 1994–1995 BMW BMW 320iAR/4 1994–1995 BMW BMW 323iAR/4 1994–1995 BMW BMW 325iA/2 1994–1995 BMW BMW 325iA/4 1994–1995 BMW BMW 325iAC 1994–1995 BMW BMW 325iAR/2 1994–1995 BMW BMW 325iAR/4 1994–1995 BMW BMW 328iA/2 1994–1995 BMW BMW 328iA/4 1994–1995 BMW BMW 328iAC 1994–1995 BMW BMW 328iAR/4 1994–1995 BMW BMW 520i AR 1994–1995 BMW BMW 525IA 1994–1995 BMW BMW 525IAR 1994–1995 BMW BMW 525IAR Touring 1994–1995

Hazard

The power steering pump pulley in the steering system is made of inappropriate material. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks to develop around the pulley mounting bolts, and in the worst case, damage to this component could impair power steering function.
Show original (日本語)
舵取り装置のパワーステアリング・ポンプ用プーリーの材質が不適切なため、そのままの 状態で使用を続けると、当該プーリーの取付ボルトの周辺に亀裂が生じ、最悪の場合、当 該部位が損傷し、パワーステアリングの機能が損なわれるおそれがある。

Remedy

Inspect all vehicles and replace any resin-made pulleys with corrective parts.
Show original (日本語)
全車両点検し、当該プーリーが樹脂製のものは対策品に交換する。

Official source

View the official recall notice