Recall on 2002s (nm, i'm an idiot--already posted)
From the NHTSA website. (originally found this heads up on audiworld.)
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/Index.cfm
2002 325I , 330I , 525I , 530I (made in the month of 11-2001)
Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING THE STRUT MOUNT MANUFACTURING PROCESS, THE THRUST BEARING WAS NOT PROPERLY POSITIONS AND SECURED. IF THE SUSPENSION IS FULLY UNLOADED, THE FRONT STRUT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE UPPER MOUNT.
Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SPRING STRUT UPPER MOUNTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-331-1117.