Bmw / Lemforder recall: Steering
What is wrong
ZF Group North America Operations (ZF) is recalling certain Lemförder Steering Center Rods sold as aftermarket parts for 1996-2004 BMW 5-Series (E39) vehicles. The steering center rods may have an insufficient ball pin pull force that may allow the rods to detach from the steering knuckle.
What could happen
If the steering rod detaches from the steerable wheel knuckle, it can cause sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
ZF has notified the parts distributors, instructing them to inform the end customer. ZF will reimburse them for the affected parts. The recall began August 28, 2019.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw 5 Series 1996–2004
- Lemforder Steering Center Rod
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19E058000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Zf North America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 28, 2019
- Owners notified
- Aug 28, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 614
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Linkages › Rod › Relay › Connecting
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw / Toyota recall: Power train Dec 6, 2023
- Bmw recall: Engine and engine cooling Oct 20, 2023
- Bmw recall: Engine and engine cooling Mar 2, 2022
- Bmw / Valeo recall: Engine and engine cooling Aug 10, 2012
- Bmw recall: Engine and engine cooling Apr 10, 2012
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Mar 26, 2012
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.