# Transport Canada recall 2001039

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

- Published by: Transport Canada \(Canada\)
- Campaign number: 2001039
- Manufacturer's number: RC2001\-039
- Reported: 2001\-02\-21
- Component: Steering
- Notification type: Safety Mfr
- Units potentially affected: 870

## What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the lower end of the upper steering spindle may not have been inserted completely into the aluminum u\-joint assembly \(coupling\).  In such a case, the fastening bolt used to secure the connection may not completely engage the spindle within the coupling.  This would make it possible for the spindle to disconnect from the coupling, resulting in loss of steering capability and a possible crash.  Correction:  Spindle will be inspected for proper insertion into the coupling.  If necessary, the spindle will be fully inserted and the fastening bolt replaced.


## Vehicles this campaign lists

- [2001 BMW X5](/makes/bmw/x5/2001/recalls.md)

## Bulletins for the same vehicles and component

A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.

- [SIB\-32\-04\-07](/bulletins/10036979.md), 2011-04-26, Service bulletin

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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JSON: [/v1/recalls/tc/2001039](/v1/recalls/tc/2001039)

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