2000 BMW M5 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
00V048000 on 02/27/2000
Component:
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Manufactured:
09/10/1999 - 10/27/1999
Affected:
17,700
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the brake lamps in these vehicles are controlled by a switch activated by the movement of the brake pedal. this switch could fail internally, causing it to remain either in the "brake lamps off" position or in the "brake lamps on" position.
Consequence:
If this happens, the brake lamps either will not operate or will be continuously illuminated, regardless of brake pedal position.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the existing brake lamp switch with an improved switch.
Notes:
Owner notification began may 15, 2000.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).

Campaign:
01V001000 on 01/04/2001
Component:
Tires:sidewall
Manufactured:
06/04/2000 - 10/08/2000
Affected:
3,167
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 18-inch tires. (18-inch tires are standard equipment on the m5 and optional equipment on the 7-series models). the machine used to mount and inflate the tires on the wheels at the assembly plant may have damaged the sidewall of one or more tires. the damaged area could weaken to the point where a sudden loss of air from the tire could occur.
Consequence:
Handling and control would be drastically affected increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the tires and if damage from the mounting machine is found, the tire will be replaced. owner notification began march 10, 2001. 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.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2000 BMW M5 TSBs (6)

Bulletin:
360100
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Information regarding replacement tires. **mr
Bulletin:
110106
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
S85 engine oil level and oil service information. *ak
Bulletin:
SIB-16-02-09
Component:
072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Summary:
Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as wel
Bulletin:
SIB-63-02-01
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-33-01-02
Component:
022520 suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Summary:
Bmw: a grinding noise is coming from the differential during slow cornering. when turning a slip/stick effect is created on the lining and steel discs incorporated in the differential clutch causes a grinding noise. *rm
Bulletin:
B122917
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Service action: program dme: the incorrect dataset could be programmed into dme 5.2.1 control module.

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