| Recall Date: |
MAR 13, 2006 |
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Model Affected: |
5 SERIES |
| Units Affected: |
292000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAR 13, 2006
Model Affected:
1998 BMW 5 SERIES
Summary:
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.¿
Consequence:
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
Units Affected:
292000
Notes:
ANZO USA, INC.
| Recall Date: |
JUN 22, 1998 |
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT |
| Model Affected: |
540I |
| Units Affected: |
1100
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUN 22, 1998
Model Affected:
1998 BMW 540I
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
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 Affected:
1100
Notes:
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
| Recall Date: |
JUN 22, 1998 |
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT |
| Model Affected: |
540IA |
| Units Affected: |
1100
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUN 22, 1998
Model Affected:
1998 BMW 540IA
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
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 Affected:
1100
Notes:
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
| Recall Date: |
JUN 22, 1998 |
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) |
| Model Affected: |
528IA |
| Units Affected: |
3800
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUN 22, 1998
Model Affected:
1998 BMW 528IA
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEALING MATERIAL OF THE SWITCH CAN DEVELOP LEAKS AND ALLOW WATER ENTRY.
Consequence:
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.'
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION GEAR POSITION SWITCH.
Units Affected:
3800
Notes:
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE