NHTSA recall campaign
99V005000
ManufacturerBAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKEReported1999-01-04Affected249 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
IF THIS PROBLEM OCCURS, THE CAR MAY NO LONGER OPERATE IN REVERSE, 1ST, 2ND, OR 3RD GEARS.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →