Recall 06V187000: Front Suspension Fastener Torque

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

BMW/5 Series 2006

BMW/6 Series 2006

MANUFACTURER: BMW of North America, LLC

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V187000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: May 18, 2006

COMPONENT: Suspension: Front: Control Arm

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 40

SUMMARY:
On certain passenger vehicles, the nuts which secure the front axle control arm and tension strut to the front wheel hub may not have been tightened to specification. Over time the nuts could loosen and the control arm and tension strut could be damaged.

CONSEQUENCE:
Vehicle handling and control could compromise increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers will retighten the front axle control arm and tension strut nuts to the correct specifications free of charge. The recall began during May 2006. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

NOTES:
Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.