1998 BMW 5-Series Recalls
Auto manufacturers have been issuing more and more recalls over the past
few years. The regularity of recall notices may be a sign that the 1998
BMW 5-Series is or is not as reliable as similar vehicles.
Find out below how many recall notices have
been issued for the 1998 BMW 5-Series and research any
that exist. Each official NHTSA 1998 BMW 5-Series
recall report, includes details of the problematic component, units affected,
solutions and more.
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| MSRP Range: | $38,900 | Show Me Dealer Pricing |
| Fuel Economy: | 20 city / 28 hwy mpg |
| Transmissions: | 4 Speed Automatic; 5 Speed Manual |
| Drivetrains: | Rear Wheel Drive |
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1998 5-Series Recalls
MAR 13, 2006 | Recall ID#
39815
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT... More Details
MAR 13, 2006 |
5 SERIES
| Recall ID#
39815
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Recall Date: |
MAR 13, 2006 |
| Model Affected: |
5 SERIES |
| Potential Units Affected: |
292000 |
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Summary:
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT...
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Consequence:
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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Remedy:
ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
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Notes:
ANZO USA, INC.
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JUN 22, 1998 | Recall ID#
38603
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEALING MATERIAL OF THE SWITCH CAN DEVELOP LEAKS AND ALLOW WATER ENTRY. More Details
JUN 22, 1998 |
528IA
| Recall ID#
38603
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) |
| Recall Date: |
JUN 22, 1998 |
| Model Affected: |
528IA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
3800 |
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEALING MATERIAL OF THE SWITCH CAN DEVELOP LEAKS AND ALLOW WATER ENTRY.
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN AN INCORRECT INDICATION OF THE TRANSMISSION GEAR POSITION, WHICH COULD ALSO CAUSE THE CAR NOT TO START, OR ALLOW IT TO START IN A DRIVE GEAR, SUCH AS 'DRIVE' OR 'REVERSE.'
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION GEAR POSITION SWITCH.
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Notes:
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
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JUN 22, 1998 | Recall ID#
38599
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT WITHIN THE DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY WAS PRODUCED WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE... More Details
JUN 22, 1998 |
540IA
| Recall ID#
38599
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT |
| Recall Date: |
JUN 22, 1998 |
| Model Affected: |
540IA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
1100 |
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT WITHIN THE DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY WAS PRODUCED WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE...
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION WILL CAUSE A NOISE FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL AND, ULTIMATELY, FAILURE OF THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF DRIVE.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY.
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Notes:
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
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JUN 22, 1998 | Recall ID#
38598
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT WITHIN THE DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY WAS PRODUCED WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE... More Details
JUN 22, 1998 |
540I
| Recall ID#
38598
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT |
| Recall Date: |
JUN 22, 1998 |
| Model Affected: |
540I |
| Potential Units Affected: |
1100 |
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT WITHIN THE DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY WAS PRODUCED WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE...
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION WILL CAUSE A NOISE FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL AND, ULTIMATELY, FAILURE OF THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF DRIVE.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY.
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Notes:
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
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