1998 BMW 528IA Recall

Campaign:: 98V143000 on 06/29/1998
Component:: Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Manufactured:: 08/28/1997 - 11/04/1997
Affected:: 3,800
Defect:: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the sealing material of the switch can develop leaks and allow water entry.
Consequence:: This condition can eventually result in an incorrect indication of the transmission gear position, which could also cause the car not to start, or allow it to start in a drive gear, such as 'drive' or 'reverse.'
Correction:: Dealers will replace the transmission gear position switch.
Notes:: Owner notification began december 28, 1998.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 1-800-831-1117.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1998 BMW 528IA TSB