NHTSA recall 98V-142 (98V142000)

power train recall reported June 22, 1998 - about 1,100 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V142000
Also written as: 98V-142
Reported: June 22, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~1,100
Component: power train

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT WITHIN THE DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY WAS PRODUCED WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE SURFACE HARDENING. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE SHAFT EXPERIENCING PREMATURE WEAR.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION WILL CAUSE A NOISE FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL AND, ULTIMATELY, FAILURE OF THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF DRIVE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-142 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

BMW 540I - 1998

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