Bmw 740ia 1998
Model 740ia made in 1998 by Bmw got 1 consumer complain there is 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to power train. . 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 85987 | 1 | 04/30/2004 |
| July 2004 i noticed a noise coming from a/c and the rear of car, i took it to bmw dealer and they stated that they did not hear noise underneath the car. they assured me that the car was fine. however, i was not comfortable with the noise august 2005 i went back to the dealer, this time they noticed the noise, and stated that the entire rear assembly would need to be replaced at a cost of $2,015.00. however, after checking your web-site,(nhtsa office of defects investigation) i see that a recall was issued on june 18, 1998 for the very problem that i took this car to the dealer for. the dealer never mention anything about a recall for this problem. the dealer never mentioned that this was to be a free remedy. i would appreciate you assistance in this matter. *jb | |||