Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. The Differential Pinion Shaft Within The Differential Case Assembly Was Produced Without The Appropriate Surface Hardening. This Can Result In The Shaft Experiencing Premature Wear.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
540I
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
98V142000
Component Description
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Will Cause A Noise From The Differential And, Ultimately, Failure Of The Shaft And Loss Of Drive.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Entire Differential Assembly.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
19971103
End Of Manufacture
19971128
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1100
Date Owners Notified
19981228
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
19980622