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2006 BMW 7 SERIES Suspension Rear Shock Absorber Recall


NHTSA Recall #	47669
NHTSA Compaign #	06V277000
MFG Compaign #
Manufacturer	BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Supplier	BMW
Brand	BMW
Model	7 SERIES
Model Year	2006
Component	SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Date of notification	13/09/06
Begin date of manufacuring	05/01/06
End date of manufacturing	26/04/06
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	26/07/06
Report created	26/07/06
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FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	11640
Defect summary	On certain passenger vehicles, the lower rubber mount of the rear shock absorbers may not have been manufactured to specifications and may not adhere correctly to its housing within the shock absorber.
Consequence summary	The bushing could loosen and over time could separate from its housing. The driver will experience impaired vehicle handling and control increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action	Dealers will replace the rear shock absorber free of charge. The recall began on september 13, 2006. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
Recall notes	Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov.

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2006 BMW 7 SERIES Suspension Rear Shock Absorber Recall

2006 BMW 7 SERIES Suspension Rear Shock Absorber Recall

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