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NHTSARecalled Jun 22, 1998 · #98V143000

BMW/TRANSMISSION GEAR SWITCH

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEALING MATERIAL OF THE SWITCH CAN DEVELOP LEAKS AND ALLOW WATER ENTRY. 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.'

Product details

Product
BMW/TRANSMISSION GEAR SWITCH
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION GEAR POSITION SWITCH.

View the official CPSC notice