Vehicle recall 04V183000 · April 12, 2004
1996-1997 BMW 5 Series
On certain passenger vehicles, due to long exposures to certain environmental and operating conditions, the material structure of the front spring strut plate could be affected.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, due to long exposures to certain environmental and operating conditions, the material structure of the front spring strut plate could be affected. In some cases, the strut plate could begin to crack, and eventually it could break. If this occurred, the plate could contact the tire.
- Consequence
- This could lead to a sudden loss of tire pressure or tire failure.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a retaining clip to the underside of the front spring strut plates. The recall began may 17, 2004. Owners should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
- Notes
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V183000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 12, 2004
- Filed by
- BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Owner notification
- May 17, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 25,270
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- BMW 5 Series (1996-1997): 1997, 1996
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