Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #01V196000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V196000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 14,300 affected units, BMW/TRANSMISSION GEAR POSITION INDICATOR SWITCH, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: 4.4i sport utility vehicles. over an extended period of time, abrasion particles could deposit on the electrical contacts within the switch, causing a disruption of the electric current through the contacts. if the disruption occurs when the vehicle is stationary with the transmission in the neutral or park positions, the transmission will switch automatically into the emergency program, which is displayed in the instrument cluster via a warning lamp and a message, "trans. Fail-safe prog." in this case, the vehicle can be driven in lower gears only with limited engine output.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the transmission gear position indicator switch. owner notification began august 14, 2001. 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 1-800-831-1117.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V196000

Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2001-06-14T00:00:00

Subject: Bmw/transmission gear position indicator switch

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 14,300

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: 4.4i sport utility vehicles. over an extended period of time, abrasion particles could deposit on the electrical contacts within the switch, causing a disruption of the electric current through the contacts. if the disruption occurs when the vehicle is stationary with the transmission in the neutral or park positions, the transmission will switch automatically into the emergency program, which is displayed in the instrument cluster via a warning lamp and a message, "trans. Fail-safe prog." in this case, the vehicle can be driven in lower gears only with limited engine output.

Consequence Summary: If this problem occurs, the ability to maintain speed in traffic and/or accelerate could be greatly diminished, possibly leading to a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the transmission gear position indicator switch. owner notification began august 14, 2001. 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 1-800-831-1117.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-635u.ji9t_xuzi

NHTSA ID: 01V196000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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