NHTSA Recall 00V010000: Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 190 vehicles. It affects 2000 BMW X5.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V010000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00VX5SC01 |
| Component | STEERING › STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Report received | January 18, 2000 |
| Owner notification | February 8, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the steering rack input shaft collar for proper positioning, and reposition is necessary.
Notes
BMW recall no. 00vx5sc01.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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V010000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW X5 | 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.