Recall 06V-187 - Front Control Arm/Tension Strut Torque: Overview
June 2006Technical Service
SI B31 02 06
Front Axle
PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL
AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THEY
ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS.
Under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, as amended, if there has been a recall campaign, dealers must assure that all new vehicles and new items of replacement equipment are free of safety defects and comply with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards at the time of delivery to the consumer. This means that dealers may not deliver new motor vehicles or new items of replacement equipment to consumers unless the safety defect or noncompliance has been remedied before delivery.
SUBJECT
Recall Campaign 06V-187 : Front Axle Control Arm and Tension Strut Fasteners
MODEL
E60 (5 Series), E63/E64 (6 Series)
SITUATION
During the assembly process, the nuts which secure the front control arms and tension struts to the wheel hub may have been improperly tightened. Over time this condition could lead to undue wear and damage to these components.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Service Action involves 5 Series and 6 Series vehicles which were produced on 13 February 2006.
In order to determine if a specific vehicle is affected by this Service Action, it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of the DCS (Dealer Communication System). Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action.
The Chassis Number Ranges listed below are only for informational purposes and are not to be considered as the only deciding factor.
CORRECTION
Tighten the nuts which secure the front axle control arms and tension struts to the front hub to 165 Nm.
PROCEDURE
1. With the vehicle properly supported on a lift, tighten the nuts for the control arm and tension strut (see illustration) on the driver's
side of the vehicle.
^ The nuts must be tightened to a torque of 165 Nm.
2. Repeat the procedure on the passenger side of the vehicle.
PARTS INFORMATION
No parts are required for this Service Action.
LABEL INSTRUCTIONS
This Service Action has been assigned code number 466. After the vehicle has been checked, and corrected if necessary, obtain a label (SD 92-295) and:
a. emboss your BMW dealer warranty number in
the middle of the label (1);
b. punch out code number 466 (2) printed on the
label and,
c. affix the label to the B pillar as shown.
If the vehicle already has a label from a previous Service Action/Recall Campaign, affix the new label next to the old one. Do not affix one label on top of another one because a number from an underlying label could appear in the punched-out hole of the new label.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Reimbursement for this Service Action will be via Claim Entry.
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