Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle might have a faulty automatic transmission part called the parking pawl guide plate, which helps keep the car from rolling away when parked.
Risk if Unfixed
If this part is faulty, your car might not lock the parking gear, and if you park on a hill and don't use the parking brake, your car could roll away.
Free Fix
We'll fix and replace the faulty part for you for free at the dealership, and you can call BMW at 1-800-332-4269 to schedule an appointment.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD CAUSE THE PARKING LOCK SYSTEM NOT TO ENGAGE, AFTER THE TRANSMISSION IS PLACED IN THE PARK ("P") POSITION. IF THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, AND THE PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT ENGAGED, THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ROLLAWAY CONDITION.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR AND REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GUIDE PLATE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-332-4269.
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