'98 BMW 7-Series Recalls
| Recall Date: |
MAY 27, 2010 |
| Component: |
STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION |
| Model Affected: |
740IL |
| Potential Units Affected: |
150
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 27, 2010
Model Affected:
1998 BMW 740IL
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Potential Units Affected:
150
Notes:
FCP GROTON, LLC
| Recall Date: |
JUN 22, 1998 |
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT |
| Model Affected: |
750ILA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
1100
Recall Details
|
Recall Date:
JUN 22, 1998
Model Affected:
1998 BMW 750ILA
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT WITHIN THE DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY WAS PRODUCED WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE SURFACE HARDENING. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE SHAFT EXPERIENCING PREMATURE WEAR.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION WILL CAUSE A NOISE FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL AND, ULTIMATELY, FAILURE OF THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF DRIVE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY.
Potential Units Affected:
1100
Notes:
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
| Recall Date: |
JUN 22, 1998 |
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT |
| Model Affected: |
740ILA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
1100
Recall Details
|
Recall Date:
JUN 22, 1998
Model Affected:
1998 BMW 740ILA
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT WITHIN THE DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY WAS PRODUCED WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE SURFACE HARDENING. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE SHAFT EXPERIENCING PREMATURE WEAR.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION WILL CAUSE A NOISE FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL AND, ULTIMATELY, FAILURE OF THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF DRIVE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY.
Potential Units Affected:
1100
Notes:
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
| Recall Date: |
MAY 27, 2010 |
| Component: |
STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION |
| Model Affected: |
750IL |
| Potential Units Affected: |
150
Recall Details
|
Recall Date:
MAY 27, 2010
Model Affected:
1998 BMW 750IL
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Potential Units Affected:
150
Notes:
FCP GROTON, LLC
| Recall Date: |
MAY 27, 2010 |
| Component: |
STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION |
| Model Affected: |
740I |
| Potential Units Affected: |
150
Recall Details
|
Recall Date:
MAY 27, 2010
Model Affected:
1998 BMW 740I
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Potential Units Affected:
150
Notes:
FCP GROTON, LLC
| Recall Date: |
JUN 22, 1998 |
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT |
| Model Affected: |
740IA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
1100
Recall Details
|
Recall Date:
JUN 22, 1998
Model Affected:
1998 BMW 740IA
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT WITHIN THE DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY WAS PRODUCED WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE SURFACE HARDENING. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE SHAFT EXPERIENCING PREMATURE WEAR.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION WILL CAUSE A NOISE FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL AND, ULTIMATELY, FAILURE OF THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF DRIVE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY.
Potential Units Affected:
1100
Notes:
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE