1998 BMW 540I, BMW 540IA and others recall: differential unit
Bayerische Motoren Werke reported this safety recall on June 22, 1998. It covers about 1,100 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,100
- reported
- Jun 22, 1998
- owners notified
- Dec 28, 1998
- related complaints
- 3
Power train: driveline: differential unit
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 98V142000
Affected vehicles
- BMW 540I 1998 1998
- BMW 540IA 1998 1998
- BMW 740IA 1998 1998
- BMW 740ILA 1998 1998
- BMW 750ILA 1998 1998
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about transmission problems.
1998 BMW 540I1998 BMW 540IA1998 BMW 740IA1998 BMW 740ILA1998 BMW 750ILA
Questions about recall 98V142000
Is there a recall on the 1998 BMW 540I, BMW 540IA and others differential unit?
Yes. Recall 98V142000, reported on June 22, 1998, covers about 1,100 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 98V142000?
Dealers will replace the entire differential assembly.
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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