Power train: clutch assemblyRecall 06V-104 · BMW vehicles

BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC recall 06V-104 covers 453 BMW vehicles for a power train: clutch assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on April 4, 2006.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected4533 models
ReportedApr 4, 2006Owners notified Apr 20, 2006
Complaints since15Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 06V104000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE CLUTCH COMPONENTS COULD BECOME LOOSE WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING OPERATED.

The risk

IF THIS HAPPENED, THE COMPONENTS COULD EXIT THROUGH THE ENGINE CASTING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW CLUTCH COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. ALL MOTORCYCLES ARE LOCATED AT DEALERS. NO MOTORCYCLES HAVE BEEN SOLD TO CUSTOMERS.

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from December 9, 2005 to February 16, 2006. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.