1998 BMW 5 SERIES Recall ID from NHTSA: 06E023000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAR 13, 2006 |
| Vehicle Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Model Affected |
5 SERIES |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
292000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAR 13, 2006
Vehicle Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
292000
Model Affected
1998 BMW 5 SERIES
1998 BMW 5-Series Defect Summary:
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.¿
Defect Consequence:
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
292000
Notes:
ANZO USA, INC.
1998 BMW 540I Recall ID from NHTSA: 98V142000
| Auto Recall Date: |
JUN 22, 1998 |
| Vehicle Component: |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT |
| Model Affected |
540I |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
1100
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
JUN 22, 1998
Vehicle Component:
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1100
Model Affected
1998 BMW 540I
1998 BMW 5-Series Defect Summary:
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.
Defect Consequence:
THIS CONDITION WILL CAUSE A NOISE FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL AND, ULTIMATELY, FAILURE OF THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF DRIVE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1100
Notes:
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
1998 BMW 540IA Recall ID from NHTSA: 98V142000
| Auto Recall Date: |
JUN 22, 1998 |
| Vehicle Component: |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT |
| Model Affected |
540IA |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
1100
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
JUN 22, 1998
Vehicle Component:
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1100
Model Affected
1998 BMW 540IA
1998 BMW 5-Series Defect Summary:
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.
Defect Consequence:
THIS CONDITION WILL CAUSE A NOISE FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL AND, ULTIMATELY, FAILURE OF THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF DRIVE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1100
Notes:
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
1998 BMW 528IA Recall ID from NHTSA: 98V143000
| Auto Recall Date: |
JUN 22, 1998 |
| Vehicle Component: |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) |
| Model Affected |
528IA |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
3800
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
JUN 22, 1998
Vehicle Component:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
3800
Model Affected
1998 BMW 528IA
1998 BMW 5-Series Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEALING MATERIAL OF THE SWITCH CAN DEVELOP LEAKS AND ALLOW WATER ENTRY.
Defect Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN AN INCORRECT INDICATION OF THE TRANSMISSION GEAR POSITION, WHICH COULD ALSO CAUSE THE CAR NOT TO START, OR ALLOW IT TO START IN A DRIVE GEAR, SUCH AS 'DRIVE' OR 'REVERSE.'
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION GEAR POSITION SWITCH.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
3800
Notes:
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE