Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V277000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 01/05/2006 to 04/26/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 11640 | 09/13/2006 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 07/26/2006 | 07/26/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, the lower rubber mount of the rear shock absorbers may not have been manufactured to specifications and may not adhere correctly to its housing within the shock absorber. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The bushing could loosen and over time could separate from its housing. the driver will experience impaired vehicle handling and control increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the rear shock absorber free of charge. the recall began on september 13, 2006. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 06/23/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 750 li. the contact stated the rear suspension lowered to the point where the frame was sitting on the rear wheels. while driving 60 mph over a bump, the suspension caused damage to several components. the contact stated the shock absorber malfunctioned due to a loose bushing. the contact called the manufacturer regarding a nhtsa campaign i.d. number 06v277000 (suspension:rear:shock absorber) who stated the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. the failure mileage was 100,000. rvk | |||
| 06/23/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 750 li. the contact stated the rear suspension has lowered to the point where the frame is sitting on the rear wheels. the contact stated while driving 60 mph if the vehicle hits a bump the suspension causes damage to other components. the contact stated the shock absorber malfunctioned due to a lose bushing. the contact called the manufacturer regarding a nhtsa campaign i.d. number 06v277000 (suspension:rear:shock absorber). the manufacturer stated to the contact the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin number. the failure mileage was 100,000. jo | |||