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here is the link. You would have to copy and paste it in another window.
Interesting..anyne had their X5 in for this recall?
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/recmmy5.cfm
postted for reference too...:
Component: STEERING:COLUMN COUPLING
Manufacturer: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE (hey I learn something new everyday !!! :)
Mfg. Campaign #: OOVX5SC01
Year: 2000
Make: BMW
Model: X5
Potential Number of Units Affected: 190
Manufactured From: OCT 1999 To: NOV 1999
Year of Recall: '00
Type of Report: Vehicle
Summary:
Vehicle Description: Sport utility vehicles. The lower steering shaft coupling includes a plastic collar which fits over the lower steering rack input shaft. This collar is pushed down onto the steering
rack and tightened during assembly. On some of the affected vehicles, the collar may not have been pushed down fully onto the rack at the assembly plant.
Operation of the vehicle, especially in rough road conditions, can cause the clearance between the collar and the steering rack to increase to the point where the input shaft can separate from the
rack, resulting in a loss of steering capability.
Dealers will inspect the steering rack input shaft collar for proper positioning, and reposition is necessary. Owner notification began February 8, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an
authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117. Also contact the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Mickey
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