NHTSA Recall 05V504000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V504000; Date: Nov. 1, 2005
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 BMW 5 Series; 2006 BMW 5 Series; 2005 BMW 6 Series; 2006 BMW 6 Series; 2005 BMW X5; 2006 BMW X5
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 240
Recall Summary:
Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 30, 2005
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