NHTSA recall 05V504000
Power Train · BMW of North America, LLC
Details
What's wrong: Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.
Why it matters: This could cause the parking lock system not to engage, after the transmission is placed in the park ("p") position. If the vehicle was parked on an incline, and the parking brake was not engaged, this could result in a vehicle rollaway condition.
The fix: Dealers will repair and replace the automatic transmission guide plate free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2005.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2005 Bmw 5 Series, 2006 Bmw 5 Series, 2005 Bmw 6 Series, 2006 Bmw 6 Series, 2005 Bmw X5, 2006 Bmw X5.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 05V504000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.