Bmw 740ia 1999
Model 740ia made in 1999 by Bmw got 1 consumer complain there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to vehicle speed control. . Technical service bulletines regarding power train. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, power train.
Model 1999
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V004000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 08/28/1998 to 09/22/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 1615 | 02/26/1999 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 01/04/1999 | 01/21/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the thickness of the main positive electrical cable (generator to starter) insulation is less than specified, making it susceptible to being abraded or cut by the clip that secures the cable to the generator. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The cable insulation can be worn away, exposing the wire. the wire could contact the clip or a short circuit could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will apply a thickness of insulating tape to the cable in the area of the clip, and install a revised clip. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began february 26, 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 1-800-831-0117. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V005000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 09/15/1998 to 10/27/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 249 | 02/25/1999 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 01/04/1999 | 01/21/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a 5hp24 automatic transmission. premature wear of the ring gear can occur, leading to the loss of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and reverse gears. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this problem occurs, the car may no longer operate in reverse, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd gears. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the automatic transmission. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began february 26, 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 1-800-831-0117. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 240300 | 03/01/2000 | 611232 | Experiencing an occasional hard 3-2 downshift or clunk when slowing on vehicles with m62tu produced 9/98 - 5/99. *tt | 05/31/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 01/16/2000 | 100 | 1 | 01/09/2000 |
| The gas pedal is at a poor postion, my wife patricia and myself get leg cramps from driving our 740 ia after a short time.*jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | THOUSAND OAKS | 91302 | RUSNICK BMW | 805-496-6500 |