| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ZF North America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19E058000 |
| Summary | ZF Group North America Operations (ZF) is recalling certain Lemforder Steering Center Rods sold as aftermarket parts for 1996-2004 BMW 5-Series (E39) vehicles. The steering center rods may have an insufficient ball pin pull force that may allow the rods to detach from the steering knuckle. |
| Consequence | If the steering rod detaches from the steerable wheel knuckle, it can cause sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | ZF has notified the parts distributors, instructing them to inform the end customer. ZF will reimburse them for the affected parts. The recall began August 28, 2019. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ANZO USA, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 06E023000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' |
| Consequence | WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Remedy | ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688. |
| Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY ANZO AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Data updated January 2023
1998 BMW 5 Series Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 1998 BMW 5 Series have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 1998 BMW 5 Series has atleast 2 recalls.Q: What are the 1998 BMW 5 Series recalls?
A: The 1998 BMW 5 Series recalls include: STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS.
A: Yes, the 1998 BMW 5 Series has atleast 2 recalls.Q: What are the 1998 BMW 5 Series recalls?
A: The 1998 BMW 5 Series recalls include: STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS.