BMW 5 Series, 6 Series, X5 (2005-2006): Power train
Recall 05V504000 · Nov 1, 2005 · Bmw of North America, LLC
240
vehicles affected
240
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05V504000
- Date
- Nov 1, 2005
- Maker
- Bmw of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 240
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Automatic transmission
- Model years
- 2005-2006
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.
What can happen
THIS COULD CAUSE THE PARKING LOCK SYSTEM NOT TO ENGAGE, AFTER THE TRANSMISSION IS PLACED IN THE PARK ("P") POSITION. IF THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, AND THE PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT ENGAGED, THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ROLLAWAY CONDITION.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL REPAIR AND REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GUIDE PLATE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-332-4269.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 6 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 05V504000?
3 models: BMW 5 Series (2005-2006), BMW 6 Series (2005-2006), BMW X5 (2005-2006), about 240 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 05V504000?
DEALERS WILL REPAIR AND REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GUIDE PLATE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-332-4269.
What can happen?
THIS COULD CAUSE THE PARKING LOCK SYSTEM NOT TO ENGAGE, AFTER THE TRANSMISSION IS PLACED IN THE PARK ("P") POSITION. IF THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, AND THE PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT ENGAGED, THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ROLLAWAY CONDITION.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.