Recall 98V-142
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE recalled the 1998 BMW 540I and 4 other models: Power train (driveline, differential unit).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-142
- Reported
- June 22, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 1,100 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The risk
This condition will cause a noise from the differential and, ultimately, failure of the shaft and loss of drive.
The fix
Dealers will replace the entire differential assembly.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- BMW 540I 1998
- BMW 540IA 1998
- BMW 740IA 1998
- BMW 740ILA 1998
- BMW 750ILA 1998