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NHTSARecalled Dec 9, 1982 · #82V122000

STEERING:COLUMN COUPLING

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
STEERING:COLUMN COUPLING
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice