1999 BMW 740ILA
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1999 BMW 740ILA. Newest first.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the thickness of the main positive electrical cable (generator to starter) insulation IS less than specified, making it susceptible to being abraded or cut by the clip that secures the cable to the generator.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The cable insulation can be worn away, exposing the wire. the wire could contact the clip or a short circuit could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will apply a thickness of insulating tape to the cable in the area of the clip, and install a revised clip.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a 5hp24 automatic transmission. premature wear of the ring gear can occur, leading to the loss of 1ST, 2ND, 3RD, and reverse gears.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this problem occurs, the car may no longer operate in reverse, 1ST, 2ND, or 3RD gears.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the automatic transmission.
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.
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