NHTSA recall 99V-004 (99V004000)

electrical system recall reported January 4, 1999 - about 1,615 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V004000
Also written as: 99V-004
Reported: January 4, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~1,615
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE THICKNESS OF THE MAIN POSITIVE ELECTRICAL CABLE (GENERATOR TO STARTER) INSULATION IS LESS THAN SPECIFIED, MAKING IT SUSCEPTIBLE TO BEING ABRADED OR CUT BY THE CLIP THAT SECURES THE CABLE TO THE GENERATOR.

Why it is dangerous

THE CABLE INSULATION CAN BE WORN AWAY, EXPOSING THE WIRE. THE WIRE COULD CONTACT THE CLIP OR A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL APPLY A THICKNESS OF INSULATING TAPE TO THE CABLE IN THE AREA OF THE CLIP, AND INSTALL A REVISED CLIP.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-004 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

BMW 540I - 1999

BMW 540IA - 1999

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