10Affected configurations shown614Potential units affected41.2%Latest completion context
What can happen
Safety consequence
If the steering rod detaches from the steerable wheel knuckle, it can cause sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What fixes it
Official remedy
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.
Recall lifecycle
Repair completion history
Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.
2019-3
0.0%
2019-4
0.0%
2020-1
0.0%
2020-2
0.0%
2020-3
0.0%
2020-4
0.0%
Affected vehicles
Vehicle configurations connected to 19E058000
9999 LEMFORDER STEERING CENTER RODOpen vehicle record →2004 BMW 5 SERIESOpen vehicle record →2003 BMW 5 SERIESOpen vehicle record →2002 BMW 5 SERIESOpen vehicle record →2001 BMW 5 SERIESOpen vehicle record →2000 BMW 5 SERIESOpen vehicle record →1999 BMW 5 SERIESOpen vehicle record →1998 BMW 5 SERIESOpen vehicle record →1997 BMW 5 SERIESOpen vehicle record →1996 BMW 5 SERIESOpen vehicle record →
Owner action
Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.