Bmw 740ia 1994
Model 740ia made in 1994 by Bmw got 2 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and steering. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .
Model 1994
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 | |||||
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
98V178000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 01/01/1987 to 11/30/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 340000 | 03/31/1999 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 08/04/1998 | 08/14/1998 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. a malfunction or failure of a coolant system component, such as a thermostat, water pump, or fan belt, can result in significantly increased coolant temperature and system pressure. if the indications of a critical overheating condition is not noticed by the driver, it is possible that damage to, or failure of, a coolant system component could occur. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If a crack were to form or a seam were to separate in the heater core end piece, hot coolant could suddenly be expelled, increasing the risk of personal injury to a vehicle occupant. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new design radiator cap to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began march 31, 1999. 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). |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
03/01/1999 | |||
Motor mount failure at such low mileage would indicate an unacceptable design for a component which normally lasts the life of a vehicle. replacement parts have been redesigned. power steering hose failure led to loss of fluid and difficulty turning vehicle. repair facility told friend with identical vehicle (make, model and year) that he needed a new power steering pump due to the noise it was making with insufficient fluid. hose replacement and fluid replenishment would have solved the problem.nign vehicle | |||
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||
03/01/1999 | |||
Motor mount failure at such low mileage would indicate an unacceptable design for a component which normally lasts the life of a vehicle. replacement parts have been redesigned. power steering hose failure led to loss of fluid and difficulty turning vehicle. repair facility told friend with identical vehicle (make, model and year) that he needed a new power steering pump due to the noise it was making with insufficient fluid. hose replacement and fluid replenishment would have solved the problem.nign vehicle |