Recalls for X5 BMW, BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE, POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT, Nov 14, 2003

A recall was issued on Nov 14, 2003 for X5 BMW, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE, in response to POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT problems. ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL, THE RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT HOUSING FLANGE AT THE ENGINE, AND THE RIGHT-HAND ENGINE SUPPORT MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED.WITH PROLONGED DRIVING, THESE BOLTS COULD BECOME LOOSE, CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HOUSINGS. THE RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT COULD BECOME DISCONNECTED, AFFECTING THE ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RETIGHTEN THE DRIVETRAIN FASTENERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 28, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
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