2000-2001 BMW X5 recall: park/neutral start interlock switch
Bayerische Motoren Werke reported this safety recall on June 14, 2001. It covers about 14,300 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 14,300
- reported
- Jun 14, 2001
- owners notified
- Aug 14, 2001
- related complaints
- 22
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If this problem occurs, the ability to maintain speed in traffic and/or accelerate could be greatly diminished, possibly leading to a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 01V196000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 22 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 01V196000
Is there a recall on the 2000-2001 BMW X5 park/neutral start interlock switch?
Yes. Recall 01V196000, reported on June 14, 2001, covers about 14,300 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V196000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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