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UK vehicle safety recall archive

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  • 22 Mar 2004BMW 5 SERIESRef R/2004/056

    POSSIBILE FAULT IN THE DSC YAW RATE SENSOR

    Defect

    Due to a possible manufacturing error the damping element of the Directional Stability Control (DSC) yaw rate sensor could be faulty.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles check the batch number and replace if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    45
    Build start
    25 Feb 2004
    Build end
    10 Mar 2004
  • 01 Nov 2003BMW 5 SERIESRef R/2003/169

    UNINTENTIONAL DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG

    Defect

    A possible fault in the microprocessor in the air bag control unit could lead to an uncontrolled setting of the output signals from the control unit immediately after switching on the ignition. In unfavourable conditions this may lead to components of the safety and restraint system being triggered. This fault does not affect the vehicle while the car is being driven.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace and code the air bag control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    8,176
    Build start
    01 Jan 2001
    Build end
    31 Aug 2001
  • 22 Feb 2002BMW 5 SERIESRef R/2002/025

    POSSIBLE DETACHMENT OF BALL BEARING FROM FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT TOP MOUNTING

    Defect

    It is possible that the ball bearing in the front suspension strut top mounting may not have been securely fitted. If the weight of the car is taken off of the road wheel for any reason the bearing may became displaced with a risk of personal injury or damage to the suspension.

    Remedy

    Replace both front suspension strut mounts.

    Vehicles affected
    2,023
    Build start
    06 Nov 2001
    Build end
    20 Nov 2001
  • 31 Jan 2002BMW 5 SERIESRef R/2002/012

    ENGINE COOLING FAN MAY FAIL.

    Defect

    Manufacturing faults and software errors in the electronics of the electric fan could cause these components to be thermally overloaded and destroyed. In isolated cases the overloading could lead to scorching or a fire in the fan.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and check the fan type and build. Replace the fan where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    7,500
    Build start
    05 Jan 2001
    Build end
    31 Aug 2001
  • 09 Nov 2001BMW 5 SERIESRef R/2001/146

    TYRES MAY HAVE CUTS IN SIDE WALLS.

    Defect

    Cuts have been observed on isolated Continental tyres fitted to vehicles. The cuts (1-5 cm in length) are of varying severity and can lead to a loss of tyre pressure. This can destroy the tyre if the vehicle continues to be driven.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles examine all tyres and replace any found with cuts in the sidewalls.

    Vehicles affected
    264
    Build start
    28 Sept 2001
    Build end
    24 Oct 2001
  • 15 Dec 1999BMW 5 SERIESRef R/1999/104

    BRAKE LIGHTS MAY FAIL TO OPERATE REMAIN ON OR FLICKER

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the brake light switch circuits may become defective and cause the brake light circuit to fail stay on continuously or flicker. In extreme cases the brake switch could overheat.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace brake light switch with a modified version.

    Vehicles affected
    5,634
    Build start
    16 Sept 1999
    Build end
    28 Oct 1999
  • 30 Jul 1999BMW 5 SERIESRef R/1999/059

    POSSIBILITY THAT GEARBOX MAY LOCK UP

    Defect

    Possibility that the automatic transmission may lock up at speeds below 15mph.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit a new quality assured gearbox.

    Vehicles affected
    12

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