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NHTSA Campaign ID:  00V261000
Component:  Interior Systems:Restraint:Belt Anchor And Attachment
Manufacturer:  BMW
Year:
2001
Make:
BMW
Model:
X5
Recall Date:
09/14/2000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 490
Manufactured: 06/2000 - 07/2000
Defect Summary:
The safety belt lower outboard anchorage bolt on the driver's and front passenger's seats may not have been secured properly.
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, the safety belt system might not be able to provide its maximum restraint function.
Corrective Summary:
Dealers will inspect the bolts and correct the torque if necessary.

NHTSA Campaign ID:  00V341000
Component:  Steering:Linkages:Rod:Relay:Connecting
Manufacturer:  BMW
Year:
2001
Make:
BMW
Model:
X5
Recall Date:
10/27/2000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2643
Manufactured: 09/2000 - 10/2000
Defect Summary:
The nut that secures the axial joint of the left steering tie rod to the steering gear box may have not have been tightened securely. This could lead to loosening of the nut and, initially to steering wheel play and/or misalignment, as well as noise from the steering linkage. If vehicle operation continues, the tie rod could disconnect from the steering gear box.
Consequence Summary:
If this were to occur, loss of steering control could result.
Corrective Summary:
Dealers will inspect and re-torque the nut securing the axial joint of the left steering tie rod. If the torque of the nut is found to be loose, the right nut will also be checked and corrected if necessary, and a front wheel alignment will be performed.

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