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NHTSA recall 99V004000

Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables

BMW 540I and 4 more

Reported Jan 4, 19991,615 vehicles affectedBAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKEBuilt Aug 28, 1998 – Sep 22, 1998

The defect

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.

The risk

The cable insulation can be worn away, exposing the wire. the wire could contact the clip or a short circuit could occur.

The remedy

Dealers will apply a thickness of insulating tape to the cable in the area of the clip, and install a revised clip.

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Vehicles in this recall

BMW 540I
1999
BMW 540IA
1999
BMW 540IAT
1999
BMW 740IA
1999
BMW 740ILA
1999

Notes

Owner notification began february 26, 1999.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 1-800-831-0117. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).