NHTSA Recall 06V187000: Suspension: control arm
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 40 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the BMW 5 Series.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V187000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM |
| Report received | May 30, 2006 |
| Owner notification | June 28, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles, the nuts which secure the front axle control arm and tension strut to the front wheel hub may not have been tightened to specification. Over time the nuts could loosen and the control arm and tension strut could be damaged.
Safety risk
Vehicle handling and control could compromise increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will retighten the front axle control arm and tension strut nuts to the correct specifications free of charge. The recall began on june 28, 2006. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V187000
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.