Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V183000 Reported April 12, 2004

Bmw/front spring strut plate

Bmw Of North America, Llc · Suspension · 25,270 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04V183000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Suspension
Vehicles Affected
25,270
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 12, 2004

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles, due to long exposures to certain environmental and operating conditions, the material structure of the front spring strut plate could be affected. in some cases, the strut plate could begin to crack, and eventually it could break. if this occurred, the plate could contact the tire.

Safety Consequence

This could lead to a sudden loss of tire pressure or tire failure.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a retaining clip to the underside of the front spring strut plates. The recall began may 17, 2004. owners should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 04V183000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04V183000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04V183000?

NHTSA recall 04V183000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on April 12, 2004. It addresses: Bmw/front spring strut plate. The recall affects approximately 25,270 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V183000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.