NHTSA vehicle safety data

1998 Bmw 528ia

The 1998 Bmw 528ia has 1 NHTSA recall and 2 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Bmw dealer.

Complete safety data for the 1998 Bmw 528ia. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

NHTSA #98V143000

Reported June 22, 1998 · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEALING MATERIAL OF THE SWITCH CAN DEVELOP LEAKS AND ALLOW WATER ENTRY.

Safety 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.'

Free manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION GEAR POSITION SWITCH.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 28, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).