NHTSA Recall 00V341000: Connecting (steering)
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,643 vehicles. It affects 2001 BMW X5.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V341000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › ROD › RELAY › CONNECTING |
| Report received | October 24, 2000 |
| Owner notification | November 14, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The nut that secures the axial joint of the left steering tie rod to the steering gear box may have not have been tightened securely. This could lead to loosening of the nut and, initially to steering wheel play and/or misalignment, as well as noise from the steering linkage. If vehicle operation continues, the tie rod could disconnect from the steering gear box.
Safety risk
If this were to occur, loss of steering control could result.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and re-torque the nut securing the axial joint of the left steering tie rod. If the torque of the nut is found to be loose, the right nut will also be checked and corrected if necessary, and a front wheel alignment will be performed.
Notes
Owner notification began november 14, 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 00V341000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW X5 | 2001 |
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.