NHTSA Campaign 82V108000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Issued by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE · Reported Nov 2, 1982 · 1,347 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE KNURLED NUT, PART OF THE RUBBER MOUNT ASSEMBLY WHICH SUPPORTS THE DIFFERENTIAL, MAY HAVE BEEN CRACKED DUE TO OVER-TORQUING OF THE FINAL DRIVE ATTACHING BOLT. THIS BOLT MAY BECOME LOOSE, AND CONTINUED OPERATION MAY CAUSE IT TO FALL OUT.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR OR REPLACE ATTACHING ASSEMBLY, AS NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | 528 | 1982 | 1,347 |
| BMW | 528 | 1983 | 1,347 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 82V108000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.