Bmw 540ia 1998
Model 540ia made in 1998 by Bmw got 3 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, latches/locks/linkages. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment. There was one recall concerning power train .
Model 1998
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V142000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 11/03/1997 to 11/28/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 1100 | 12/28/1998 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 06/22/1998 | 06/30/1998 | |||||||
| Defect 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 Summary | This condition will cause a noise from the differential and, ultimately, failure of the shaft and loss of drive. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the entire differential assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began december 28, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 121999 | 06/01/1999 | 606694 | Information on programming me7.2 engine control modules with cd 18. *tt | 08/31/1999 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 651998 | 02/01/1999 | 604628 | Subject pertaining to dsp amplifier switching to | 05/07/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/20/2004 | 77610 | 08/19/2003 | |
| Various problems involving 1998 bmw 540ia which was brought used. *mr bmw had been importing vehicles for sale, fitted with a radiator that had plastic ends as well as supply and return under approximately 21 p.s.i. these radiators suddenly ruptured under load while driving, causing the drivers to swerve on impulse at impact of the rupture. the radiator was likely to rupture at about 80k miles. *sc *jb | |||
| 02/01/2003 | 1 | ||
| Radiator failure. *jb | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 11/09/2004 | 57000 | 1 | 01/10/1998 |
| The inside door handles of my car (1998 bmw model 540ia) are constructed of low grade / fragile plastic material which breaks during normal usage. without a handle it is very difficult to exit the vehicle. an extremely hazardous situation results when this handle has broken because in case of an accident, a driver, or passenger, will be trapped in the vehicle. to escape, that person would have to crawl to the other side of the car or to the front/rear seat to open a door. in case of an injury from the accident this might not be possible. this hazardous situation is a result of the manufacturers use of low quality materials in such an important component as the door handles used for emergency exit. a stronger material which is not so easily broken should be used for these parts - such as steel.*ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | HERMOSA BEACH | 90254 | DISTRIBUTER CONSPIRITOR/SO BAY BMW | |
| FL | POMPANO BACH | VISTA MOTORS |