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Recall R/2004/172 — BMW 1 SERIES — CONNECTIONS ON THE CONTROL ARM TO THE REAR AXLE MAY BECOME LOOSE

UK DVSA (vehicle recalls) · United Kingdom · 2004-09-29 · Safety recall

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Agency
UK DVSA (vehicle recalls)
Recall identifier
R/2004/172
Date of alert
2004-09-29
Country / jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Risk level
Safety recall
Risk type
recall
Brand
BMW
Product category
vehicle
Product type
vehicle
Reported risk: The rear axle control arms may not have been fitted as intended. In consequence the connections on the control arms concerned may become loose causing unacceptable lateral forces to be applied to the securing bolts. In this situation exact alignment of the wheels can no longer be guaranteed. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject control arms checked for correct alignment and if found not to have been fitted as intended they may require to be replaced.
Primary source: https://www.check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk/recall-type/vehicle/make/BMW/mo

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