Recall 05V-504: 2005–2006 BMW 5 Series, 2005–2006 BMW 6 Series and 1 more
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Nov 1, 2005, covering about 240 vehicles.
The problem
Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Power Train › Automatic Transmission |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V504000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| BMW 5 Series | 2005, 2006 | All years |
| BMW 6 Series | 2005, 2006 | All years |
| BMW X5 | 2005, 2006 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 05V-504?
Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.
How is recall 05V-504 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.