NHTSA recall 05V-504 (05V504000)

power train recall reported November 1, 2005 - about 240 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 05V504000
Also written as: 05V-504
Reported: November 1, 2005
Vehicles affected: ~240
Component: power train

What is being recalled

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.

Why it is dangerous

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 (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 05V-504 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

BMW 5 Series - 2005, 2006

BMW 6 Series - 2005, 2006

BMW X5 - 2005, 2006

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.