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

Steering — Linkages — Rod — Relay — Connecting

Date Announced

AUG 28, 2019

Vehicles Affected

614

NHTSA Campaign #

19E058000

Summary

ZF Group North America Operations (ZF) is recalling certain Lemforder 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.

Actions

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.

Documents (10)

• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-3
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 1
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 2
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)-2019.08.28 ZF Customer Letter for Lemforder Steering Central Rod Recall
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 3
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 5
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 4
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-4