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2008 BMW 5 SERIES Structure Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1059789
Internal NHTSA #	10584080
Manufacurer	BMW of North America, LLC
Brand	BMW
Model	5 SERIES
Model Year	2008
File date	01/04/14
Component	STRUCTURE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I took my car to the dealership for regular maintenance (oil change etc). They found right side engine mount bolt broken which can cause additional damage to the car. This was reported as a safety concern. I am the sole driver and have never had any issues or unusual road conditions. I searched on internet and i found a lot of complaints with 2008 bmws (5 series as well as 3 series). Definitely should be a safety recall !!!
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	77021
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MILWAUKEE, WI
VIN pattern	WBANV13588CXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	20/09/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
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Vehicle speed	0
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2008 BMW 5 SERIES Structure Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 BMW 5 SERIES Structure Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

What is Defect?