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