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2005-2006 BMW 5 Series, BMW 6 Series and others recall: automatic transmission

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on November 1, 2005. It covers about 240 vehicles.

vehicles affected
240
reported
Nov 1, 2005
owners notified
Nov 30, 2005
related complaints
26

Power train: automatic transmission

What is wrong
Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.
Risk
This could cause the parking lock system not to engage, after the transmission is placed in the park ("p") position. If the vehicle was parked on an incline, and the parking brake was not engaged, this could result in a vehicle rollaway condition.
Remedy
Dealers will repair and replace the automatic transmission guide plate free of charge. The recall began on november 30, 2005. Owners may contact bmw at 1‑800‑332‑4269.

Recall number 05V504000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 26 complaints about transmission problems.

2005 BMW 5 Series2006 BMW 5 Series2005 BMW 6 Series2006 BMW 6 Series2005 BMW X52006 BMW X5

Questions about recall 05V504000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2006 BMW 5 Series, BMW 6 Series and others automatic transmission?

Yes. Recall 05V504000, reported on November 1, 2005, covers about 240 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V504000?

Dealers will repair and replace the automatic transmission guide plate free of charge. The recall began on november 30, 2005. Owners may contact bmw at 1‑800‑332‑4269.

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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