Recalls
Recall 12052
USA Recall: If this problem occurs, the car may no longer operate in reverse, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd gears.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a 5hp24 automatic transmission. premature wear of the ring gear can occur, leading to the loss of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and reverse gears.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the automatic transmission.
Additional Notes:
Owner notification began february 26, 1999.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 1-800-831-0117. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Affected Vehicles