NHTSA Complaint #10455602 — 2005 BMW 545I

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10455602
Vehicle	2005 BMW 545I
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	April 16, 2012
Date Filed	April 17, 2012
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

AN EXCESSIVELY HARSH 2-1 DOWNSHIFT WHEN DECELERATING TO A STOP, OR TRANSMISSION "BANGS" INTO GEAR WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A FULL OR A "ROLLING" STOP (VEHICLE DID NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP). *JS

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