BMW 540Ia (1999) – 99V005000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

BMW

Model Of Vehicle

540IA

Year

1999

Recall Campaign Number

99V005000

Component Description

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Effect Of Defect

If This Problem Occurs, The Car May No Longer Operate In Reverse, 1St, 2Nd, Or 3Rd Gears.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Replace The Automatic Transmission.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Bayerische Motoren Werke

Start Of Manufacture

19980915

End Of Manufacture

19981027

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

249

Date Owners Notified

19990225

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Date Report Received

19990104

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard