SCREWS THAT ATTACH WHEEL COVERS ON ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT WHEELS WERE NOT FULLY TORQUED AND MAY GRADUALLY
— Recall Campaign #90V204000
SCREWS THAT ATTACH WHEEL COVERS ON ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT WHEELS WERE NOT FULLY TORQUED AND MAY GRADUALLY LOOSEN AND SEPARATE FROM WHEELS UNDER EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 480 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
90V204000
| Manufacturer: | BMW of North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 17, 1990 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 90V204000 |
| Units affected: | 480 |
- Description:
- SCREWS THAT ATTACH WHEEL COVERS ON ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT WHEELS WERE NOT FULLY TORQUED AND MAY GRADUALLY LOOSEN AND SEPARATE FROM WHEELS UNDER EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS.
- Consequeces:
- WHEEL COVERS COULD SEPARATE FROM WHEELS; THIS COULDPRESENT A HAZARD TO OTHER VEHICLES AND PEDESTRIANS IN VICINITY OF OCCURRENCE.
- Corrective action:
- APPLY "LOCTITE 242 (BLUE) TO THE WHEEL COVER ATTACHING SCREWS TO PREVENT SCREWS FROM LOOSENING.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: WHEEL COVERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.