How many recalls does the 1997 BMW 5 SERIES have?

The 1997 BMW 5 SERIES has 1 recall on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 1997 BMW 5 SERIES?

The most recent recall was issued on April 12, 2004 and relates to the suspension:front system.

Is the 1997 BMW 5 SERIES affected by any Canadian recalls?

There are currently no Transport Canada recalls on record for the 1997 BMW 5 SERIES.

1997 BMW 5 SERIES Recalls Canada & USA

NHTSA (USA)Critical

April 12, 2004

1997 BMW 5 SERIESNHTSA Campaign #04V183000

SUSPENSION:FRONT

Defect

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO LONG EXPOSURES TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE MATERIAL STRUCTURE OF THE FRONT SPRING STRUT PLATE COULD BE AFFECTED. IN SOME CASES, THE STRUT PLATE COULD BEGIN TO CRACK, AND EVENTUALLY IT COULD BREAK. IF THIS OCCURRED, THE PLATE COULD CONTACT THE TIRE.

Safety Risk

THIS COULD LEAD TO A SUDDEN LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE OR TIRE FAILURE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RETAINING CLIP TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FRONT SPRING STRUT PLATES. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 17, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

1997 BMW 5 SERIES Recalls — Canada & USA

1 Recall

Defect

Safety Risk

Remedy

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