Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 82V-122 · BMW vehicles
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE recall 82V-122 covers 1,012 BMW vehicles for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on December 9, 1982.
Source: NHTSA recall 82V122000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE SELF LOCKING NUTS THAT CONNECT THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT TO THE FLEXIBLE COUPLING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED. THESE NUTS CAN COME LOOSE.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL DO A TORQUE CHECK OF THE SELF-LOCKING NUTS AND, IF THE NUTS ARE FOUND TO BE LOOSE, THEY WILL BE TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS, FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; SELF LOCKING NUTS (STEERING COLUMN).CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE NUTS LOOSEN AND FALL OFF, THIS CAN LEAD TO LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: PRIOR WARNING TO THE DRIVER SHOULD OCCUR IN THE FORM OF ABNORMAL STEERINGPLAY, CAUSED BY THE LOOSE NUTS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.