Bmw 5 Series 1998
Model 5 Series made in 1998 by Bmw got 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 26 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, digital instrument panel and electrical system. The car had one investigation (visibility). There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .
Model 1998
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E023000 | ANZO USA, INC. | E (Equipment) | 292000 | 05/09/2006 | OVSC | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 03/13/2006 | 03/14/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect 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 Summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| SI-B65-75-06 | 04/01/2009 | 10029605 | Bmw: the airbag warning lamp (awl) is illuminated, together with the passenger airbag status lamp (pol). the problem may be intermittent. microcracks in the oc3 seat mat. *pe | 07/13/2009 | |
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
| SIB-62-04-06 | 12/01/2007 | 10032987 | Bmw: instrument cluster-failure of displays/functions. total or partial failure of displays or functions in the instrument cluster. the displays or functions start working again after the vehicle has been parked (sleep mode). internal e | 06/21/2010 | |
| SI-B-62-01-09 | 04/01/2009 | 10029257 | Bmw: all instrument dials are inoperative and the illumination of the information display in the instrument cluster is very bright. *pe | 07/01/2009 | |
| SI B62 0406 | 01/01/2008 | 10025571 | Instrument cluster: failure of displays/functions. model e60, e61 (5 series) and e63, e64 (6 series). *pe | 08/21/2008 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| SIB-61-37-12 | 12/01/2012 | 10051519 | Bmw: the high-voltage (hv) battery cells could be damaged if the vehicle is prevented from entering sleep mode for an extended period of time. updated 03/11/2013 *js | 03/11/2013 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 611598 | 05/01/1999 | 611598 | 606358 | Service action to recode general module. *tt | 08/17/1999 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SI-B37-01-09 | 04/01/2009 | 10029444 | Bmw: vehicle has a check control message self leveling suspension failed/malfunctioning displayed. at least one of the following fault codes is stored and is currently present in the ehc control unit: 5f98 control time fault lifting rear le | 07/08/2009 | |
| SI-B-11-01-07 | 03/01/2009 | 10029025 | Bmw: small number of vehicles experience problems ranging from leaking oil filler caps, leaking or broken valve covers, to complete engine failure in extremely cold climate conditions. moisture accumulating in engine crankcase ventilation v | 06/12/2009 | |
| SI B11 13 07 | 04/01/2008 | 10025584 | N54 rattle noise from turbocharger area. models e90, e92 and e93 (3 series) 335i and 335xi; e60 and e61 (5 series) 535i and 535xi, all with n54 engine from the start of production to january 17, 2008 production. *pe | 08/22/2008 | |
| SI B12 01 08 | 01/01/2008 | 10025573 | N52 edk throttle jamming faults 2d09, 2ced and 2cec. model e90 and e91 (3 series) and e60 and e61 (5 series), all models up to 11/2005 with n52 engine. *pe | 08/21/2008 | |
| 120405 | 03/01/2006 | 120405 | 10015410 | Check engine lamp illuminated and/or vehicle overheats. bmw e90 (3 series) all e90 (3 series) and e60 (5 series) models equipped with n52 engine. *tt | 07/15/2005 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| SI-B-11-01-07 | 03/01/2009 | 10029025 | Bmw: small number of vehicles experience problems ranging from leaking oil filler caps, leaking or broken valve covers, to complete engine failure in extremely cold climate conditions. moisture accumulating in engine crankcase ventilation v | 06/12/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| SI B11 13 07 | 04/01/2008 | 10025584 | N54 rattle noise from turbocharger area. models e90, e92 and e93 (3 series) 335i and 335xi; e60 and e61 (5 series) 535i and 535xi, all with n54 engine from the start of production to january 17, 2008 production. *pe | 08/22/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| SI B11 13 07 | 04/01/2008 | 10025584 | N54 rattle noise from turbocharger area. models e90, e92 and e93 (3 series) 335i and 335xi; e60 and e61 (5 series) 535i and 535xi, all with n54 engine from the start of production to january 17, 2008 production. *pe | 08/22/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||||
| SI-B-11-01-07 | 03/01/2009 | 10029025 | Bmw: small number of vehicles experience problems ranging from leaking oil filler caps, leaking or broken valve covers, to complete engine failure in extremely cold climate conditions. moisture accumulating in engine crankcase ventilation v | 06/12/2009 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 63 02 98 | 04/01/1998 | 601099 | Information regarding headlights adjustment procedure. *yc *jn | 07/01/1998 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||||
| SI-B12-02-09 | 05/01/2009 | SIB-12-02-09 | 10029684 | Bmw: service engine soon lamp or the check gas cap warnings are illuminated while driving. when diagnosed, the dme has stored faults for small leak, micro leak, super fine leak, or large leak in relation to the tank ventilation or evaporati | 07/13/2009 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SI-B12-02-09 | 05/01/2009 | SIB-12-02-09 | 10029684 | Bmw: service engine soon lamp or the check gas cap warnings are illuminated while driving. when diagnosed, the dme has stored faults for small leak, micro leak, super fine leak, or large leak in relation to the tank ventilation or evaporati | 07/13/2009 |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| B61-17-12 | 04/01/2012 | 10044024 | Bmw: wipers lights and front power windows are inoperative. this situation may start and lead to a permanent fault. also included model f07 (5 series gran turismo) model years up to march 2012. *js | 05/07/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| SIB240812 | 12/01/2012 | 10051439 | Bmw: intermittently goes into park during a msa engine start. the transmission can intermittently go into the park position (p) when msa engine start is occurring. a drive gear can be selected in order to drive away, and no relevant faults | 03/07/2013 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | |||||
| 34 02 98 | 04/01/1998 | 601210 | Subject regarding the abs/asc warning lights illuminated during dynamometer test. *yc *jn | 07/07/1998 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 980701540398 | 08/31/1998 | 601929 | Sunroof inoperative, or lost initialization. *yc | 08/31/1998 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| 64 03 98 | 04/01/1998 | 601096 | Subject on integraed automatic heatingand air conditioning system ( ihka )- common complaints. *yc *jn | 06/30/1998 | |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| B61-17-12 | 04/01/2012 | 10044024 | Bmw: wipers lights and front power windows are inoperative. this situation may start and lead to a permanent fault. also included model f07 (5 series gran turismo) model years up to march 2012. *js | 05/07/2012 | |
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 540398 | 02/01/1999 | 540398 | 604622 | Customer may complain of sunroof inoperative, or lost initialization. *tt | 05/06/1999 |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| B61-17-12 | 04/01/2012 | 10044024 | Bmw: wipers lights and front power windows are inoperative. this situation may start and lead to a permanent fault. also included model f07 (5 series gran turismo) model years up to march 2012. *js | 05/07/2012 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | ||||||
| SQ98010 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 06/03/1998 | 09/11/1998 | WINDSHIELD WIPER INOPERATION | ||
| In april of 1998, bmw issued a service bulletin to its dealers alluding to customer complaints of wiper failure and introducing new part numbers for certain wiper relays. | ||||||