NHTSA Recall 98V143000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V143000; Date: Jun. 22, 1998
This condition can eventually result in an incorrect indication of the transmission gear position, which could also cause the car not to start, or allow it to start in a drive gear, such as 'drive' or 'reverse. '
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 BMW 528IA
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)
Manufactured by: Bayerische Motoren Werke
Affected Units:: 3,800
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The sealing material of the switch can develop leaks and allow water entry.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the transmission gear position switch.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began December 28, 1998. 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 28, 1998
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