<E39>Hot off the presses...

[Pat Donahue <pdonahue@xxxxxxxxx>]

Bayerishe Motoren Werke (BMW)
Models:	540i                Year:    1998
	540iA             Year:    1998
	740iA             Year:    1998
	740iLA           Year:    1998
	750iLA           Year:    1998
Number Involved:  1,100	
Dates of Manufacture:  November 1997   
Defect:  The differential pinion shaft within the differential case
assembly was produced without the appropriate surface hardening.  This
can result in the shaft experiencing premature wear.  This condition
will cause a noise from the differential and, ultimately, failure of the
shaft and loss of power to the rear wheels. 
Remedy:  Dealers will replace the entire differential assembly. Owner
notification is expected to begin the end of August 1998.  Owners who do
not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact BMW
at 1-800-831-1117. [NHTSA Recall No. 98V142]

Bayerishe Motoren Werke (BMW)
Models:	528iA         Year:    1998
Number Involved: 3,800 	
Dates of Manufacture:   August - November 1997   
Defect:  The sealing material of the transmission gear position switch
can develop leaks and allow water entry.  This can eventually result in
an incorrect indication of the gear position, which could cause the car
not to start, or allow it to start in a drive gear, such as "Drive" or
"Reverse." 
Remedy:  Dealers will replace the transmission gear position switch.
Owner notification is expected to begin the end of August 1998.   Owners
who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should
contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117. [NHTSA Recall No. 98V143]

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Pat Donahue  CCA 125031
Vienna, VA
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