1997 BMW 840CI
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1997 BMW 840CI. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1997 BMW 840CI. Newest first.
The cruise control and throttle cables are attached to the same throttle valve actuating lever at the throttle housing. it IS possible that the plastic bushing on either cable could break due to environmental influences coupled with vibration. if the bushing breaks, the outer cable housing can separate from the bushing. in this case, during application…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could cause the throttle valve to remain partially open. it his were to occur, the car might not decelerate as expected increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a spring steel clip on the outer tube of each cable in the area of the adjusting screw and plastic bushing. the clip IS designed to prevent the outer tube from dislodging from the bushing.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
Latest complaints
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
1. headlight adjusters fall off and the pop-up headlights tilt down. 2. visibility becomes poor at night - a safety problem. 3. vehicle taken to dealer - parts on backorder since at least november 4, 2005. no repair IS possible without parts. dealer says 139 part kits are on backorder as of 3/12/06, indicating widespread problem with very rare car. *nm
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Adjusters fall off and the headlights tilt down and visibility becomes very poor at night.
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.
- 50678Child airbag letter, warning label and safety reference card.
- 50630New vehicle preparation and maintenance requirements.
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