Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. The Sealing Material Of The Switch Can Develop Leaks And Allow Water Entry.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
528IA
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
98V143000
Component Description
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
Effect Of Defect
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.’
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Transmission Gear Position Switch.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
19970829
End Of Manufacture
19971105
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3800
Date Owners Notified
19981228
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
19980622