Bmw Recall 99V005000: Power Train, Automatic Transmission

NHTSA recall 99V005000 · announced January 4, 1999 · filed by Bayerische Motoren Werke · 249 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

IF THIS PROBLEM OCCURS, THE CAR MAY NO LONGER OPERATE IN REVERSE, 1ST, 2ND, OR 3RD GEARS.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1999 Bmw 540ia
• 1999 Bmw 540iat
• 1999 Bmw 740ia
• 1999 Bmw 740ila

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.