BMW 5 Series; Lemforder Steering Center ROD (1996-2004): Steering
Recall 19E058000 · Aug 28, 2019 · ZF North America, Inc.
614
units affected
614
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19E058000
- Date
- Aug 28, 2019
- Maker
- ZF North America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 614
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Steering > Linkages > Rod > Relay > Connecting
- Model years
- 1996-2004
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If the steering rod detaches from the steerable wheel knuckle, it can cause sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 10 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19E058000?
2 models: BMW 5 Series (1996-2004), Lemforder Steering Center Rod (all years), about 614 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19E058000?
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.
What can happen?
If the steering rod detaches from the steerable wheel knuckle, it can cause sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.