Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. The Thickness Of The Main Positive Electrical Cable (Generator To Starter) Insulation Is Less Than Specified, Making It Susceptible To Being Abraded Or Cut By The Clip That Secures The Cable To The Generator.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
540IA
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
99V004000
Component Description
Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables
Effect Of Defect
The Cable Insulation Can Be Worn Away, Exposing The Wire. The Wire Could Contact The Clip Or A Short Circuit Could Occur.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Apply A Thickness Of Insulating Tape To The Cable In The Area Of The Clip, And Install A Revised Clip.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
19980828
End Of Manufacture
19980922
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1615
Date Owners Notified
19990226
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
19990104