Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1998-06-22.
Recall campaignNHTSA 98V143000
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
Component
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
Manufacturer
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Vehicles affected
3,800
Reported to NHTSA
1998-06-22
Owners notified
1998-12-28
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEALING MATERIAL OF THE SWITCH CAN DEVELOP LEAKS AND ALLOW WATER ENTRY.
Safety risk
THIS CONDITION CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN AN INCORRECT INDICATION OF THE TRANSMISSION GEAR POSITION, WHICH COULD ALSO CAUSE THE CAR NOT TO START, OR ALLOW IT TO START IN A DRIVE GEAR, SUCH AS 'DRIVE' OR 'REVERSE.'
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION GEAR POSITION SWITCH.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 28, 1998.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 1-800-831-1117.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.