1998 BMW 740IA RECALL - #98V142000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : DRIVELINE : DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1998 BMW 740IA |
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| Manufacturer |
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Manufactured between |
11/3/1997 - 11/28/1997 |
| Recalled on |
6/30/1998 |
| Influenced by |
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Owners Notified on |
12/28/1998 |
| # Affected |
1,100 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION WILL CAUSE A NOISE FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL AND, ULTIMATELY, FAILURE OF THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF DRIVE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 28, 1998.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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
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