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Campaign 01V196000

Critical Plain English
ID: #01V196000 MFR: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

What This Recall Means

Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

What Happened
The transmission switch in your vehicle is an electrical component that helps keep you safe by preventing the transmission from moving unless you're in the correct gear. Over time, tiny particles can build up and disrupt its function, which is a problem that can happen to your 4.4i Sport Utility Vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If the switch fails, you could lose control of your vehicle's speed and acceleration in traffic, which could cause a serious accident. You might struggle to maintain your speed or accelerate when you need to, making it harder to avoid a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty switch with a new one at no charge. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice so you can drive with confidence again.

Affected Vehicles

2001 BMW X5
2000 BMW X5

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #01V196000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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