Recall campaign · NHTSA 99V005000

Power train: automatic transmission

BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1999-01-04.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V005000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Vehicles affected
249
Reported to NHTSA
1999-01-04
Owners notified
1999-02-25

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5HP24 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. PREMATURE WEAR OF THE RING GEAR CAN OCCUR, LEADING TO THE LOSS OF 1ST, 2ND, 3RD, AND REVERSE GEARS.

Safety risk

IF THIS PROBLEM OCCURS, THE CAR MAY NO LONGER OPERATE IN REVERSE, 1ST, 2ND, OR 3RD GEARS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 26, 1999.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 1-800-831-0117. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
BMW 540IA1999
BMW 540IAT1999
BMW 740IA1999
BMW 740ILA1999

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.