1999 BMW 740ILA RECALL - #99V005000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1999 BMW 740ILA |
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| Manufacturer |
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Manufactured between |
9/15/1998 - 10/27/1998 |
| Recalled on |
1/21/1999 |
| Influenced by |
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Owners Notified on |
2/25/1999 |
| # Affected |
249 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
IF THIS PROBLEM OCCURS, THE CAR MAY NO LONGER OPERATE IN REVERSE, 1ST, 2ND, OR 3RD GEARS. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 26, 1999.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 1-800-831-0117. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1999 BMW 740ILA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
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