1996 BMW 740IL
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1996 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.
Owner complaints
11 complaints1 involved a crash1 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Engine · Fuel system, gasoline
The gas tank started to make popping noises and thumping sounds. Then when I realized something IS wrong when the gas gauge started reading 1/4 tank when it was empty, strangely when I was filling up with gas the cap was hard to remove and as soon as I removed the cap air was rushing in. I ran out…
The gas tank started to make popping noises and thumping sounds. Then when I realized something IS wrong when the gas gauge started reading 1/4 tank when it was empty, strangely when I was filling up with gas the cap was hard to remove and as soon as I removed the cap air was rushing in. I ran out of gas on the interstate without any warning managed to get the car on the shoulder. Later on the way to work I started smelling a strong gas odor I assumed it was the cars surrounding me. When I went on my lunch break my coworkers informed me that there was a large puddle of gas under my car, when I got back to work I started to investigate what happened and my tank was imploded and developed leaks around the seams. I find this a major concern since this IS right next to a hot exhaust system and may cause a fire due to poor gas tank ventilation. I'm lucky that my car didn't catch on fire due to the amount of gas I lost and noticed leaking on the seams that are extremely close to the exhaust. *tr
- Vehicle speed control
Anytime you are accelerating the throttle cable will either get stuck or if you let off the gas pedal its will continue to accelerate. This can be very dangerous especially upon entering the highway. This occurred pretty regularly until we had the throttle cable replaced. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 BMW 740il. while parking the vehicle, the contact attempted to shut off the engine and exit the vehicle. as she turned the key and removed it from the ignition, the engine remained running and would not shut off. she had to remove the engine fuses from under the hood…
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 BMW 740il. while parking the vehicle, the contact attempted to shut off the engine and exit the vehicle. as she turned the key and removed it from the ignition, the engine remained running and would not shut off. she had to remove the engine fuses from under the hood and disconnect the battery in order to shut off the engine. afterwards, the vehicle failed to restart and was towed to a mechanic. the mechanic installed a new cylinder and housing. three weeks after the repairs, the failure recurred and the vehicle was towed back to the dealer, who IS not taking any responsibility for the defect. the vehicle IS currently still at the dealer. the failure and current mileages were 203,000.
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Vehicle IS experiencing sudden acceleration. As soon as the vehicle IS started, the rpm's will rev up to 3500 rpms preventing the driver from putting the vehicle in gear without a possible crash. Driver would apply the brakes but the vehicle will continue to surge. provide further detail.…
Vehicle IS experiencing sudden acceleration. As soon as the vehicle IS started, the rpm's will rev up to 3500 rpms preventing the driver from putting the vehicle in gear without a possible crash. Driver would apply the brakes but the vehicle will continue to surge. provide further detail. defective parts replaced. Car went by itself to 90 mph on the interstate. Replaced front throttle body gasket and idle speed regulator. *bf *nm
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly
This problem w/ radiator IS very common w/ this vehicle and manufacturer refuses any responsibility. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Gas tank imploded sucking itself in and causing gas to leak and spill. tank was replaced in september of 2000. However, problem has been ongoing since then. Also, there are popping noises coming from tank area, which means that gas in tank IS not properly venting,causing a build up. technicians have heard the noise, but are unable to rectify it when it's not doing it.*ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
Hood came smashing into windshield frame, blocking visibility of highway. *ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
Hood came crashing up against windshield while driving on freeeway. This could have caused a crash dealer found that the safety hold down pin on the left side hood lock was missing, dealer replaced the hood lock assembly. *ak *slc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › Lamp
Brake warning light switch failed, allowing the switch to remain in the brake light off position or in the brake light on position. also, when turning vehicle off, the warning brake light comes on. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Vehicle speed control › Linkages
Vehicle was involed in sudden acceleration while traveling on the highway with cruise control engaged at approximately 55 mph. Consumer was approaching oncoming vehicle, applied brakes to slow down, as soon as he lifted his foot from pedal, vehicle suddenly took off. Went out of control and hit…
Vehicle was involed in sudden acceleration while traveling on the highway with cruise control engaged at approximately 55 mph. Consumer was approaching oncoming vehicle, applied brakes to slow down, as soon as he lifted his foot from pedal, vehicle suddenly took off. Went out of control and hit a parked vehicle on side of road before stopping. Als,o both air bags failed to delpoy. Seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. Dealer notified. *ak
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.
- 50862Improved software for motorola cmt3000vr phones.
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