NHTSA Complaint #10017131 — 1994 BMW 740ILA
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10017131 |
| Vehicle | 1994 BMW 740ILA |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 80,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | OR |
Consumer Description
THE TRANSMISSION (ZF 5HP30) VALVE BODY DESIGN IS FLAWED. THE RESULT IS FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION TO ENGAGE GEARS, USUALLY REVERSE. IT ALSO CAUSES PREMATURE WEAR ON INTERNAL TRANSMISSION COMPONENTS. *NLM