1999 BMW 540IA, BMW 540IAT and others recall: automatic transmission
Bayerische Motoren Werke reported this safety recall on January 4, 1999. It covers about 249 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 249
- reported
- Jan 4, 1999
- owners notified
- Feb 25, 1999
- related complaints
- 3
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If this problem occurs, the car may no longer operate in reverse, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd gears.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the automatic transmission.
Recall number 99V005000
Affected vehicles
- BMW 540IA 1999 1999
- BMW 540IAT 1999 1999
- BMW 740IA 1999 1999
- BMW 740ILA 1999 1999
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 99V005000
Is there a recall on the 1999 BMW 540IA, BMW 540IAT and others automatic transmission?
Yes. Recall 99V005000, reported on January 4, 1999, covers about 249 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V005000?
Dealers will replace the automatic transmission.
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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