1993 BMW 740
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1993 BMW 740. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1993 BMW 740. Newest first.
The throttle cable's tube (outer casing) contains a bend that leads to increased loading of the inner cable, causing it to break.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Breakage of the inner cable would cause loss of throttle control, causing the engine to return or remain at idle. Loss of throttle control could cause an accident.
Remedy
BMW dealers will replace the throttle cable.
Owner complaints
7 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Wiring
After parking for 5 minutes or less the vehicle caught on fire under the hood. The local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. Vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. An independent insurance investigator determined that the cause was an electrical circuit in the wiring harness.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Power train
Consumer has multiple problems with vehicle.speedometer gives a inaccurate reading, it gives a higher reading. engine was leaking fluid, and dealer repaired it according to a recall. Consumer has been tyring to get dealer to repair most things, but they aren't assisting. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly
Radiator leaks anti-freeze fluid, problem related to a defective coolant system which was recalled. Took vehicle to dealer, and he refused to repair the radiator unless it was at the owner's expense. *Ak *ML
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Suspension
While making a stop the vehicle started to shake and the engine started to idle. Please provide further information. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Conusmer has taken car to dealer 3 times there IS no resolution for under the hood clinging and banging noise he feels unsafe in car . tt
- Wheels
Consumer pick up car from shop and the rear driver side tire came off. tt
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission vibration and noise when you get up to 55 mph. tt
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10249437The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 50897Recall 96v111 - this recall campaign involves the brake light switch.
- 50679Wind noise diagnostics.
- 50678Child airbag letter, warning label and safety reference card.
Every BMW 740 model year
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