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BMW Recall : Bmw/Rear Axle Differential
1998 BMW 740
This condition will cause a noise from the differential and, ultimately, failure of the shaft and loss of drive.
Power Train — Driveline — Differential Unit
- Summary
- Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. 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.
- Actions
- Dealers will replace the entire differential assembly.
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