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NHTSA : 19E058000🔴 ⚠️ High severity

Campaign Details

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING

Defect Description

ZF Group North America Operations (ZF) is recalling certain Lemförder Steering Center Rods sold as aftermarket parts for 1996-2004 BMW 5-Series (E39) vehicles. The steering center rods may have an insufficient ball pin pull force that may allow the rods to detach from the steering knuckle.

Consequence / Hazard

If the steering rod detaches from the steerable wheel knuckle, it can cause sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Proposed Solution

ZF has notified the parts distributors, instructing them to inform the end customer. ZF will reimburse them for the affected parts. The recall began August 28, 2019.

🚗 Affected Vehicles10

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.