2006 BMW 6 SERIES RECALL - #06V277000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR : SHOCK ABSORBER
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LOWER RUBBER MOUNT OF THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY NOT ADHERE CORRECTLY TO ITS HOUSING WITHIN THE SHOCK ABSORBER.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2006 BMW 6 SERIES |
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| Manufacturer |
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
1/5/2006 - 4/26/2006 |
| Recalled on |
7/26/2006 |
| Influenced by |
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
9/13/2006 |
| # Affected |
11,640 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LOWER RUBBER MOUNT OF THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY NOT ADHERE CORRECTLY TO ITS HOUSING WITHIN THE SHOCK ABSORBER. |
| Consequences |
THE BUSHING COULD LOOSEN AND OVER TIME COULD SEPARATE FROM ITS HOUSING. THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE IMPAIRED VEHICLE HANDLING AND CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 13, 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. |
| See also |
2006 BMW 6 SERIES Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2006 BMW 6 SERIES Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM
2006 BMW 6 SERIES Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER ASSIST, VACUUM
2006 BMW 6 SERIES Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
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