Vehicle recall 82V108000 · November 2, 1982
1982-1983 BMW 528
On some of the involved vehicles, the knurled nut, part of the rubber mount assembly which supports the differential, may have been cracked due to over-torquing of the final…
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- Summary
- On some of the involved vehicles, the knurled nut, part of the rubber mount assembly which supports the differential, may have been cracked due to over-torquing of the final drive attaching bolt. This bolt may become loose, and continued operation may cause it to fall out.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and repair or replace attaching assembly, as necessary, without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: power train; axle assembly.consequences of defect: should the bolt fall out, the final drive unit couldlower. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: a loosened bolt may be evidenced by a vibration or rattling noise in therear axle area.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 82V108000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 2, 1982
- Filed by
- BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Owner notification
- January 5, 1983
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,347
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Axle assembly
Vehicles covered
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