1995 BMW 740IL
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1995 BMW 740IL. Newest first.
Fcp groton IS recalling certain steering center drag links, p/n 32 21 1 096 057, sold from december 1, 2009 through april 9, 2010 as replacement equipment for model year 1995 through 2001 BMW 740I, 740il, and 750il passenger vehicles. the shaft of the steering center tie rod may shear off.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition would result, without warning, in immediate and complete loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Fcp groton will notify owners and the tie rod will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall IS expected to begin on or about june 1, 2010. owners may contact fcp groton toll-free at 1-877-634-0063.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. road grit and gravel associated with winter road conditions can penetrate the rubber of the lower front spring mounts and accumulate in the mounts causing notches or pits to develop. these notches can develop cracks resulting in breakage of a bottom coil of the spring.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The vehicle's ride height could be affected causing noise while the vehicle IS driven. the vehicle's dynamic stability can be affected reducing the driver's ability to maintain control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will replace both front springs and lower spring mounts.
Fuel seepage can occur between a hose and the metal fuel line on either end of the hose resulting in fuel odor.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leakage could potentially result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the two fuel hoses, four metal fuel lines and associated clamps.
The lower suspension arm mounting eye on the right side rear axle hub carrier was produced with a casting flaw.
Risk and remedy
Risk
It IS possible that the right side rear axle carrier eye could crack and break while driving causing a loss of control and increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicles for a casting flaw in the right side rear axle carrier and if found, replace the carrier.
Owner complaints
12 complaints1 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Steering
When I get into my car the steering wheel IS locked and I can't get it unlocked unless I turn on and off my caution lights or move the button back and forth on the console that has an a on one end and a m on the other. As soon as I get out of the car it locks and won't move unless I do that and I…
When I get into my car the steering wheel IS locked and I can't get it unlocked unless I turn on and off my caution lights or move the button back and forth on the console that has an a on one end and a m on the other. As soon as I get out of the car it locks and won't move unless I do that and I haven't figured out why this IS happening. it just started within the last week. I need to know if this will cause me to have an accident and if I need to let the car sit until I get it fixed? *tr
- Electrical system · Vehicle speed control
I was driving to work and was passing a truck in front of me and heard a loud pop. I thought my windshield had been hit by something until I saw that there was no damage, so I kept driving. My car began to overheat so I slowed down. When I got to work I looked at my car and saw that the hood had an…
I was driving to work and was passing a truck in front of me and heard a loud pop. I thought my windshield had been hit by something until I saw that there was no damage, so I kept driving. My car began to overheat so I slowed down. When I got to work I looked at my car and saw that the hood had an almost hole in it so I looked under the hood and found my belts gone and damage to the underside of the hood and lining. A fellow employee looked at it for me and we discovered that my fan had been obliterated and a great deal of damage had been done to my car. I called and had a tow truck to pick it up after calling my insurance company and was told I couldn't file a claim as there was no accident that happened with the car. I later had it fixed at a place called terry's car care center that cost me close to $1300 to fix. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
Radiator fan exploded while driving on freeway. pieces of fan flew throughout engine bay (hood dented upwards 2 inches) broken pieces of fan lodged under throttle mechanism - wedged throttle wide open. car continued to accellerate even under full braking (to limit of my strength). had to shut engine off and steer off freeway without power steering or brakes.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
The vehicle was included in recall 95v238000 for fuel hose leakage. the recall was performed in 1996 but fuel began to leak again. the consumer has replaced the hoses twice since the recall and they are leaking again *ak *nlm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The engine collapsed without warning. The dealer diagnosed the problem as broke piston, which caused the engine rod and cylinder to fail. *Jb
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Amputation of finger in BMW electric window
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control
Clogged vent tube and expansion tank caused excess vacuum which collapsed fuel tank. Tank creased as a result and leaking gas along crease.*ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Seat heater/cooler
After getting out of vehicle and returning 35 minutes later, noticed window was smoky. After opening door, consumer noticed that heated seats melted. Fire department was contacted, and put fire out. *Ak *yh
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
While on road vehicle was being dried off after going through car wash, the reservoir tank bursted. consumer has contackted dealer. Please provide any further information.*ak
- Seat belts
Automatic shoulder belt has failed, and will not come back out . It IS stuck in a closed position, causing loss of protection.*ak
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Power window crushed finger with partial amputation.
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Passenger's finger was nearly severed when caught in the rising glass and the door frame.
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.
- 10152674Radio / Navigation / Head Unit Identification Guide
- 10135028SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME: The incorrect dataset could be programmed into DME 5.2.1 control module.
- 600434Experiencing an intermittent momentary event where the brake pedal does not immediatlely return. Models built prior to 3/97 *db*yc
- 600433New evaporative (charcoal) canister purge line. All E38 and E39 modele introduced into production approximately 3/97 *db*yc
- 600431Condition with brake pad warning stays illuminated after brake pad replacement.
- 600237Information on heat exchanger operation. E38 740ia/ila with M62 engine produced up to 1/96 *db*yc
- 600226Subject on tank ventilation leak couplers.
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