Bmw 750il 1996

Model 750il made in 1996 by Bmw got 1 consumer complain there are 3 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to suspension. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment and service brakes, air. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, steering and suspension. The car has one 5.4l engine.

Model 1996

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 5.4L) 12Lockup/automatic, 5 gearsRWD15/20/1716/25/19Premium$ 11916950831

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
95V238000BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKEfrom 09/01/1994 to 10/01/1995V (Vehicle)1800001/05/1996MFRBAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE12/11/199501/02/1996
Defect SummaryFuel seepage can occur between a hose and the metal fuel line on either end of the hose resulting in fuel odor.
Consequence SummaryFuel leakage could potentially result in a vehicle fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the two fuel hoses, four metal fuel lines and associated clamps.
NotesSystem: 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
10E021000FCP GROTON, LLC E (Equipment)15005/28/2010MFRBAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE05/27/201005/27/2010
Defect SummaryFcp 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 SummaryThis condition would result, without warning, in immediate and complete loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective SummaryFcp 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.
NotesThis 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
97V140000BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKEfrom 09/01/1994 to 08/30/1996V (Vehicle)2900010/30/1997MFRBAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE08/22/199708/29/1997
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryThe 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 SummaryDealers will replace both front springs and lower spring mounts.
NotesOwner 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.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
99EA0302/08/2000611229A voluntary emission recall campaign has been initiated requiring installation of two crankcase ventilation valves on the engine of certain vehicles. *tt05/31/2000
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
84/07/9611/01/199665/04/9650862Improved software for motorola cmt3000vr phones. *tw06/17/1997
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - PADS
62 01 9802/01/1998600431Condition with brake pad warning stays illuminated after brake pad replacement. *yc05/14/1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
34 01 9802/01/199834 03 97600434Experiencing an intermittent momentary event where the brake pedal does not immediatlely return. models built prior to 3/97 *db*yc05/14/1998
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
04 01 9802/01/1998600226Subject on tank ventilation leak couplers. *yc04/30/1998

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SUSPENSION - FRONT
1005/07/1996
 Front end suspension experiences noise on bumpy road surfaces, ten attempts to fix noise problem, however still continues to exhibit noise. mjs