| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 003285140 | Incident Date: Jun, 18 2003 |
| Consumer's City: MOUNT STERLING | Consumer's State: OH |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: MAN | Manufacturers Name: BMW of North America, LLC |
| Model Name: 540I | Model Year: 1997 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Suspension:front:macpherson strut |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: WBADE5321VB | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jun, 20 2004 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Dec, 05 2002 |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 8 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: The front strut spring perch failed on my 1997 model bmw 540i. the perch cut into tire. his happened at low-speed, so no injuries resulted (luckily).mw na has issued a recall, but my vehicle supposedly is not covered, i think it missed by two months. my build date is 08/96. i contacted bmw na on 6/21/04 and spoke to ryan, i was told the vehicle did not qualify for the recall and that bmw na would not reimburse me for the damages. i have digital pictures of the strut that i can email. i also have the struts themselves still in my garage if someone would be interested in seeing them. john. *ak |
