Vehicle profile

1998 BMW 5 Series 528i

Sedan · Compact Cars

2 federal recalls illustration
Illustration of a 1998 BMW 5 Series 528i

Specifications

What's under the hood.

Cylinders
6-cyl
Displacement
2.8L
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic 4-spd
Drive
RWD
Body class
Compact Cars
Doors
4

Federal recall campaigns

2 federal recall campaigns.

1998 BMW 5 Series
  • 19E058000

    STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING

    ZF Group North America Operations (ZF) is recalling certain Lemförder Steering Center Rods sold as aftermarket parts for 1996-2004 BMW 5-Series (E39) vehicles. The steering center rods may have an insufficient ball pin pull force that may allow the rods to detach from the steering knuckle.

    Consequence: If the steering rod detaches from the steerable wheel knuckle, it can cause sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: ZF has notified the parts distributors, instructing them to inform the end customer. ZF will reimburse them for the affected parts. The recall began August 28, 2019.

    28/08/2019

  • 06E023000

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

    Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

    Remedy: ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.

    13/03/2006

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  "id": "x5mzkt77pwll6th",
  "year": 1998,
  "make": "BMW",
  "model": "5 Series",
  "trim": "528i",
  "submodel": "Sedan",
  "horsepower": null,
  "cylinders": 6,
  "displacement_l": 2.8,
  "transmission": "Automatic 4-spd",
  "drive_type": "RWD",
  "fuel_type": "Gasoline",
  "body_class": "Compact Cars",
  "image_url": "https://vehicle.s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com/vehicles/1998/BMW/5%20Series/1998_BMW_5_Series_5a92f57d_00001_.png",
  "image_type": "illustration",
  "recall_count": 2
}
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