Transport CanadaHigh Risk
1998 BMW 5 SERIESTransport Canada Recall #1998134
The official notice
Defect
On certain 540I, 540IA, 740IA, 740ILA and 750ILA, the differential pinion shaft in the differential case assembly was not properly surface hardened. This condition will result in premature wear which can lead to noisy operation and ultimately to a lack of drive capability through the rear axle.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Entire differential assembly will be replace on affected vehicles.
75 vehicles affectedUpdated June 10, 2026