Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: 4.4I Sport Utility Vehicles. Over An Extended Period Of Time, Abrasion Particles Could Deposit On The Electrical Contacts Within The Switch, Causing A Disruption Of The Electric Current Through The Contacts. If The Disruption Occurs When The Vehicle Is Stationary With The Transmission In The Neutral Or Park Positions, The Transmission Will Switch Automatically Into The Emergency Program, Which Is Displayed In The Instrument Cluster Via A Warning Lamp And A Message, “Trans. Fail-Safe Prog.” In This Case, The Vehicle Can Be Driven In Lower Gears Only With Limited Engine Output.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
X5
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
01V196000
Component Description
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
Effect Of Defect
If This Problem Occurs, The Ability To Maintain Speed In Traffic And/Or Accelerate Could Be Greatly Diminished, Possibly Leading To A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Transmission Gear Position Indicator Switch. Owner Notification Began August 14, 2001. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact BMW At 1-800-831-1117.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
19990901
End Of Manufacture
20010228
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
14300
Date Owners Notified
20010814
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20010614