BMW 1 SERIES ( 19/05/2004 – 08/09/2004) DEFECT: The rear axle control arms may not have been fitted as intended. In consequence the connections on the control arms concerned may become loose causing unacceptable lateral forces to be applied to the securing bolts. In this situation exact alignment of the wheels can no longer be guaranteed.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the subject control arms checked for correct alignment and if found not to have been fitted as intended they may require to be replaced.
| Recall Launch Date | 29/09/2004 |
| Recall No. | R/2004/172 |
| Models Affected | E87 - 1 SERIES |
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| Build Start | 19/05/2004 |
| Build end | 08/09/2004 |
| Vehicle numbers (UK) | 30 |
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