1997 BMW E38Bmw E38 1997

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 1997 BMW E38.

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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Are there recalls for the 1997 BMW E38?
     - There are 1 recall(s) for the 1997 BMW E38, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 85605 [USA]: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

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Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • B000706 - EQUIPMENT: When using the key reader to retrieve information from the customer??A???A???A?S key, the data is not updated or current.
  • B630516 - EQUIPMENT: Moisture is visible on the inside of one or both headlights
  • 840801 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Subject regarding voice input system adapter harness for digital phones. *jg
  • 120200 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Customer complaints that the check engine light is illuminated and thermostat software, oxygen sensor and various misfire fault codes are stored in the engine control module (ecm). *tt
  • 720496 - AIR BAGS: Concerns with the srs airbag warning light illuminated and fault codes stored in the srs airbag control module fault memory. *tt
  • 240400 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Customer complaint of a hard 5-4 and / or 3-2 downshift, or trans prog. Displayed in the matrix. **mr
  • 120200 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Customer complains that the check engine light is illuminated with fault code 139 or 140 activation map cooling is stored in the ecu / dme. *tt
  • 040600 - EQUIPMENT: Information regarding the dsc iii test cable. *tt
  • 121299 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Information pertaining to quality monitoring of m44 / m62 camshaft sensor. *tt
  • 65 05 97 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Radio disolay on mid does not appear when ignition is turned on. *ak
  • 11 04 97 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM: Intake air systems- unmetered air leaks. *ak
  • 84 01 97 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Bmw navigation system cd v 05 operating software for mark i system.
  • 84 07 97 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Improved software for cmt 500vr phone on vehicles with mk 11 nav system. *ak
  • 06 10 97 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR: Tech return 24 for rattling noise from catalytic converter. *ak
  • 65 05 96 - POWER TRAIN: Trip odometer resets by itself. *ak

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