1994 BMW 740IL
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1994 BMW 740IL. Newest first.
The brake light switch can fail allowing the switch to remain in the "brake lights off" position or in the "brake lights on" position.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this happens, the brake lights either will not operate or will be continuously on, regardless of brake pedal position. Following drivers would not be able to determine whether the vehicle IS stopping, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the existing brake light switch with a newly designed switch.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
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- Engine and engine cooling · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
The consumer test drove this vehicle and noticed rough idle, in which he felt that this was a sign of impending failure. the engine IS prone to premature failure before 100K miles. the nakasil engine in bmw's are prone to unnatural cylinder wall erosion, due to the gasoline containing sulfur.…
The consumer test drove this vehicle and noticed rough idle, in which he felt that this was a sign of impending failure. the engine IS prone to premature failure before 100K miles. the nakasil engine in bmw's are prone to unnatural cylinder wall erosion, due to the gasoline containing sulfur. the consumer requested information on the history related to the engine leak, with results, and any changes to the engine. *scc
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
This engine IS a nikasil engine that has not failed yet, but will fail due to the material used. mr
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
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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.
- 10135028SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME: The incorrect dataset could be programmed into DME 5.2.1 control module.
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