FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: January 5, 2005 BORGWARNER INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-12162 13-3404508 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 5435 Corporate Drive, Suite 150, Troy MI 48098 (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (248) 373-5550 [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d- 2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2[b]) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e- 4[c] under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4[c]) Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers On January 5, 2005, BorgWarner Inc. announced that Jeffrey L. Obermayer was named Vice President and Controller replacing William Cline. Mr. Obermayer, 49, had served as the Company's Vice President and Treasurer since 1999. Mr. Cline 53, was named Vice President, Acquisition Coordination and Special Projects. Mr. Cline had served as the Company's Vice President and Controller since 1993. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. [c] Exhibits 99.1 Press Release dated January 5, 2005 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized. BORGWARNER INC. /s/ Vincent M. Lichtenberger By:---------------------------- Vincent M. Lichtenberger Assistant Secretary Dated: January 5, 2005