Power train: manual transmissionRecall 71V-184 · BMW vehicles
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE recall 71V-184 covers 182 BMW vehicles for a power train: manual transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on October 14, 1971.
Source: NHTSA recall 71V184000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
What's wrong
The problem
What to do
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
MOTORCYCLE.POSSIBILITY THAT TWO ALLEN BOLTS RETAINING TRANSM ISSION SHIFTERFORKS IN POSITION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TI GHTENED ON ASSEMBLY.IFSHIFTER BOLTS ARE LOOSE, TWO GEARS CA N ENGAGE AT SAME TIME AND RESULT IN LOCKLOCK UP OF TRANSMISSI ON AND REAR WHEEL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND PROPERLYTIGHTE NING BOLT WHERE NECESSARY.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.