August 28, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19E058000
Steering Rod May Detach from Wheel Knuckle
If the steering rod detaches from the steerable wheel knuckle, it can cause sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19E058
Manufacturer ZF North America, Inc.
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 614
Summary
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.
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
Reminder: NHTSA Recall 19E-058
Date
April 09, 2020
Attention: Request for Return of Products – Lemförder Steering Central Rod for BMW E39
Dear Customer,
We refer to our letter dated 28 August 2019 in which ZF notified you of a safety recall of Lemförder steering central rods supplied to you and requested the immediate quarantine and return of potentially affected parts from you and your customers.
As of today, ZF has not received the return of all parts supplied to you.
ZF again requests that you immediately quarantine recalled parts in your possession and return to ZF. ZF further requests that you promptly inform your customers that may have received recalled parts to inform them of the recall, request the immediate quarantine of recalled parts and replacement of recalled parts installed in vehicles, and the return of those parts to ZF.
Affected steering central rods have the potential to detach due to an out of specification condition originating at the sub-supplier. If an affected part is installed in a vehicle and a detachment occurs, there is the potential that the steerability of the vehicle may be affected, increasing the risk of a collision.
As a reminder, steering central rods with part number LF: 15789 02, intended for use in BMW E39 (M5 / Alpina) built 03/96 – 12/03 vehicles may be affected.
Parts with production codes 0118 -1218 and 0119 – 0519 delivered from January 2018 are included in the recall. The date code and branding of the affected parts you will find on the bottom cap and on the housing as shown in the pictures below. Please examine this information carefully before to accurately identify parts included in the recall.
To return recalled parts, please use the established warranty process for reimbursement.
Recalled parts should be returned and addressed to:
ZF Friedrichshafen AG – ZF Aftermarket
Att.:
Dept. BQX4 – Quality assurance
Borgwardstrasse 16
D-28279 Bremen
For any additional commercial or logistic questions regarding this recall, please contact your local ZF representative.
Please be reminded that it is a violation of Federal law for you to sell or lease the parts covered by this notification until this recall has been performed. Substantial civil penalties apply to violations of this law.
ZF is committed to the safety of its products and appreciates your assistance with this recall.
Kind regards
ZF Friedrichshafen AG
ZF Aftermarket
SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
ZF Aftermarket
Date August 28, 2019
Attention: Request for Return of Products – Lemförder Steering Central Rod for BMW E39
Dear Customer,
ZF is notifying you of a safety recall of Lemförder steering central rods supplied to you and is requesting the immediate quarantine and return of potentially affected parts.
Affected steering central rods have the potential to detach due to an out of specification condition originating at the sub-supplier. If an affected part is installed in a vehicle and a detachment occurs, there is the potential that the steerability of the vehicle may be affected, increasing the risk of a collision.
Steering central rods with part number LF: 15789 02, intended for use in BMW E39 (M5 / Alpina) built 03/96 – 12/03 vehicles may be affected.
Parts with production codes 0118 -1218 and 0119 – 0519 delivered from January 2018 are included in the recall. The date code and branding of the affected parts you will find on the bottom cap and on the housing as shown in the pictures below. Please examine this information carefully before to accurately identify parts included in the recall.
Please immediately quarantine these parts in your possession and return to ZF. ZF also seeks your assistance in immediately contacting your customers that may have received these parts to inform them of the recall, request that recalled parts be quarantined, recalled parts installed in vehicles be replaced, and request the return of recalled parts to ZF.
To return recalled parts, please use the established warranty process for reimbursement.
Recalled parts should be returned and addressed to:
ZF Friedrichshafen AG – ZF Aftermarket
Dept. BQX4 – Quality assurance
Borgwardstrasse 16
D-28279 Bremen
For any additional commercial or logistic questions regarding this recall, please contact your local ZF representative.
Please be reminded that it is a violation of Federal law for you to sell or lease the parts covered by this notification until this recall has been performed. Substantial civil penalties apply to violations of this law.
ZF is committed to the safety of its products and appreciates your assistance with this recall.
Kind regards
ZF Friedrichshafen AG
ZF Aftermarket
10 Affected Products
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| BMW | 5 SERIES | 1996-2004 |
Equipment
| BRAND | PART NO. | PRODUCTION DATES |
|---|---|---|
| LEMFORDER | STEERING CENTER ROD | 01/01/2018 – 05/31/2019 |
15 Associated Documents
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Recall 19E058 ZF U.S. Customers Reminder Letter
RCMN-19E058-2546.pdf 156.528KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-3
RCLQRT-19E058-6704.PDF 211.124KB
Recall 573 Report – Amendment 1
RCLRPT-19E058-7782.PDF 236.285KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-19E058-7181.PDF 235.531KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-19E058-8037.pdf 244.694KB
Recall 573 Report – Amendment 2
RCLRPT-19E058-5323.PDF 236.29KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)-2019.08.28 ZF Customer Letter for Lemforder Steering Central Rod Recall
RCMN-19E058-0937.pdf 154.988KB
Recall 573 Report – Amendment 3
RCLRPT-19E058-5613.PDF 236.285KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-4
RCLQRT-19E058-8660.PDF 211.228KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2020-1
RCLQRT-19E058-7958.PDF 211.304KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-4
RCLQRT-19E058-0592.PDF 211.304KB
Recall 573 Report – Amendment 5
RCLRPT-19E058-3625.PDF 236.263KB
Recall 573 Report – Amendment 4
RCLRPT-19E058-6796.PDF 236.267KB
Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2020-2
RCLQRT-19E058-6726.PDF 211.409KB
Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2020-3
RCLQRT-19E058-4523.PDF 211.512KB
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