| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Mfr Report Date | 19980828 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 99V004000 |
| Summary | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE THICKNESS OF THE MAIN POSITIVE ELECTRICAL CABLE (GENERATOR TO STARTER) INSULATION IS LESS THAN SPECIFIED, MAKING IT SUSCEPTIBLE TO BEING ABRADED OR CUT BY THE CLIP THAT SECURES THE CABLE TO THE GENERATOR. |
| Consequence | THE CABLE INSULATION CAN BE WORN AWAY, EXPOSING THE WIRE. THE WIRE COULD CONTACT THE CLIP OR A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL APPLY A THICKNESS OF INSULATING TAPE TO THE CABLE IN THE AREA OF THE CLIP, AND INSTALL A REVISED CLIP. |
| Notes | OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 26, 1999.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 1-800-831-0117. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
Data updated January 2023
1999 BMW 540i Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 1999 BMW 540i have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 1999 BMW 540i has atleast 1 recall.Q: What are the 1999 BMW 540i recalls?
A: The 1999 BMW 540i recalls include: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES.
A: Yes, the 1999 BMW 540i has atleast 1 recall.Q: What are the 1999 BMW 540i recalls?
A: The 1999 BMW 540i recalls include: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES.