Bmw 740il 1995
Model 740il made in 1995 by Bmw got 10 consumer complains there are 4 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and seat belts. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, service brakes, air and service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, steering and suspension. The car has one 4.0l engine.
Model 1995
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 4.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | RWD | 16/24/19 | 18/30/22 | Premium | $ 1065 | 5 | 950627 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V238000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 09/01/1994 to 10/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 18000 | 01/05/1996 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 12/11/1995 | 01/02/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Fuel seepage can occur between a hose and the metal fuel line on either end of the hose resulting in fuel odor. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage could potentially result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the two fuel hoses, four metal fuel lines and associated clamps. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; fuel lines; hoses; non-metallic.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: 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 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION | ||||||||||||||||
| 10E021000 | FCP GROTON, LLC | E (Equipment) | 150 | 05/28/2010 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 05/27/2010 | 05/27/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect 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 Summary | This condition would result, without warning, in immediate and complete loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in serious injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fcp groton steering center drag links bearing p/n 32 21 1 096 057 sold from december 1, 2009 through april 9, 2010 and has no relation to any original equipment installed on any vehicles manufactured by bmw.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V140000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 09/01/1994 to 08/30/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 29000 | 10/30/1997 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 08/22/1997 | 08/29/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. road grit and gravel associated with winter road conditions can penetrate the rubber of the lower front spring mounts and accumulate in the mounts causing notches or pits to develop. these notches can develop cracks resulting in breakage of a bottom coil of the spring. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The vehicle's ride height could be affected causing noise while the vehicle is driven. the vehicle's dynamic stability can be affected reducing the driver's ability to maintain control of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace both front springs and lower spring mounts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin by the end of october 1997.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 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V192000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 03/01/1995 to 05/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 3000 | 01/05/1996 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 10/11/1995 | 10/18/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The lower suspension arm mounting eye on the right side rear axle hub carrier was produced with a casting flaw. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | It is possible that the right side rear axle carrier eye could crack and break while driving causing a loss of control and increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the vehicles for a casting flaw in the right side rear axle carrier and if found, replace the carrier. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: suspension; single axle; rear.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: 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 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 16 04 97 | 02/01/1998 | 600433 | New evaporative (charcoal) canister purge line. all e38 and e39 modele introduced into production approximately 3/97 *db*yc | 05/14/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 12 01 98 | 02/01/1998 | 600237 | Information on heat exchanger operation. e38 740ia/ila with m62 engine produced up to 1/96 *db*yc | 04/30/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - PADS | |||||
| 62 01 98 | 02/01/1998 | 600431 | Condition with brake pad warning stays illuminated after brake pad replacement. *yc | 05/14/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 34 01 98 | 02/01/1998 | 34 03 97 | 600434 | Experiencing an intermittent momentary event where the brake pedal does not immediatlely return. models built prior to 3/97 *db*yc | 05/14/1998 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 04 01 98 | 02/01/1998 | 600226 | Subject on tank ventilation leak couplers. *yc | 04/30/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 0 | ||
| While on road vehicle was being dried off after going through car wash, the reservoir tank bursted. consumer has contackted dealer. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 07/19/2005 | 110000 | 1 | |
| Radiator fan exploded while driving on freeway. pieces of fan flew throughout engine bay (hood dented upwards 2 inches) broken pieces of fan lodged under throttle mechanism - wedged throttle wide open. car continued to accellerate even under full braking (to limit of my strength). had to shut engine off and steer off freeway without power steering or brakes. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 04/01/2003 | 1 | ||
| The engine collapsed without warning. the dealer diagnosed the problem as broke piston, which caused the engine rod and cylinder to fail. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 04/05/2002 | 1 | 11/01/2099 | |
| Clogged vent tube and expansion tank caused excess vacuum which collapsed fuel tank. tank creased as a result and leaking gas along crease.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 10/01/2002 | 94000 | 3 | |
| The vehicle was included in recall 95v238000 for fuel hose leakage. the recall was performed in 1996 but fuel began to leak again. the consumer has replaced the hoses twice since the recall and they are leaking again *ak *nlm | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Automatic shoulder belt has failed, and will not come back out . it is stuck in a closed position, causing loss of protection.*ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - SEAT HEATER/COOLER | |||
| 02/04/2002 | 1 | 03/09/2001 | |
| After getting out of vehicle and returning 35 minutes later, noticed window was smoky. after opening door, consumer noticed that heated seats melted. fire department was contacted, and put fire out. *ak *yh | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 04/12/1999 | 1 | 02/23/1998 | |
| Amputation of finger in bmw electric window | |||
| 1 | |||
| Power window crushed finger with partial amputation. | |||
| Passenger's finger was nearly severed when caught in the rising glass and the door frame. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA | SEATTLE | 98122 | COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE | 206 329-5500 |