BMW 1998 Power Train recall
Recalled June 22, 1998 · NHTSA recall 98V142000 · BMW
Hazard
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.
Units
1,100 units
Description
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.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY.
Product
BMW 540I · BMW 540IA · BMW 740IA · BMW 740ILA · BMW 750ILA
Manufacturer(s)
BMW of North America, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →