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Are you aware of a transmission fault recall for the 2002 BMW X5?
I have a 2002 BMW X5 which has got transmission problems, has displayed a transmission error ('Trans. Fail-Safe Prog') on the dash but is not now showing. My dad said that he had read an article where BMW are recalling cars with this error in Germany, but that this should also apply to X5 in the UK. Are you aware of any recalls for BMW's X5 year 2002 diesel automatic Tiptronic?
Asked on 4 September 2010 by Grafspee
Answered by
Honest John
It's in car by car breakdown:
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V196000 2001 BMW X5 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH.
Recall Date: 14-6-2001 Summary:
Over an extended period, abrasion particles could deposit on the electrical contacts within the switch, causing a disruption of the electric current through the contacts. If the disruption occurs when the vehicle is stationary with the transmission in the neutral or park positions, the transmission will switch automatically into the emergency program, which is displayed in the instrument cluster via a warning lamp and a message: "TRANS. FAIL-SAFE PROG." In this case, the vehicle can be driven in lower gears only with limited engine output.
Consequence: If this problem occurs, the ability to maintain speed in traffic and/or accelerate could be greatly diminished, possibly leading to a car crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission gear position indicator switch. Owner notification began August 14 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorised 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. Potential units affected: 14,300.
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V196000 2001 BMW X5 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH.
Recall Date: 14-6-2001 Summary:
Over an extended period, abrasion particles could deposit on the electrical contacts within the switch, causing a disruption of the electric current through the contacts. If the disruption occurs when the vehicle is stationary with the transmission in the neutral or park positions, the transmission will switch automatically into the emergency program, which is displayed in the instrument cluster via a warning lamp and a message: "TRANS. FAIL-SAFE PROG." In this case, the vehicle can be driven in lower gears only with limited engine output.
Consequence: If this problem occurs, the ability to maintain speed in traffic and/or accelerate could be greatly diminished, possibly leading to a car crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission gear position indicator switch. Owner notification began August 14 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorised 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. Potential units affected: 14,300.
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recalls
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