Bmw 750il 1997
Model 750il made in 1997 by Bmw got 2 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 13 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to visibility. . Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningequipment, steering and suspension. The car has one 5.4l engine.
Model 1997
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 5.4L) | 12 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | RWD | 15/20/17 | 16/25/19 | Premium | $ 1235 | 6 | 960825 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 13V063000 | US Specs | from 01/01/1997 to 02/28/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 4 | MFR | BMW of North America, LLC | 02/26/2013 | 02/27/2013 | 111 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Us specs is recalling one 2002 porsche carrera, one 1997 bmw 750il, and two 1986 bmw 635 csi vehicles for failing to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 111, rearview mirrors. while performing conformity-related modifications for the us market, labels with an incorrect size font were applied to the passenger side mirror. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Drivers of these vehicles may not know the proximity of the objects in the passenger side mirror, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Us specs will notify owners and correct the statement on the passenger mirror of the affected vehicles, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in march 2013. owners may contact us specs at 1-443-502-2331. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Us specs campaign recall number is mr101.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 72 08 97 | 02/01/1998 | 600300 | Various information regarding deactivation of airbags. *yc | 05/06/1998 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||||
| 61/17/96 | 10/01/1996 | 50588 | Flickering illumination or flickering indicator lamp in multi-function steering wheel (mfl) switches. *tw | 05/27/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 99EA03 | 02/08/2000 | 611229 | A voluntary emission recall campaign has been initiated requiring installation of two crankcase ventilation valves on the engine of certain vehicles. *tt | 05/31/2000 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 84 01 97 | 12/01/1997 | 84 01 97 | 53945 | Bmw navigation system cd v 05 operating software for mark i system. | 02/29/2000 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||||
| MSG0149 | 10/04/1996 | 50899 | Vehicles may have a problem with the dimmer circuit - vehicles released from the vpcs starting 10-04-96 have disabled dimmer switches. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| MSG0350 | 10/10/1996 | 50900 | Customers may complain that the illumination for the buttons on the multi function steering wheel flickers. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 16 01 98 | 03/01/1998 | 600874 | Information on evaporative emission control and fuel filler cap / filler door labels. *yc | 06/10/1998 | |
| 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 | |
| 51 10 97 | 11/01/1997 | 54144 | Service information regarding missing damper pads for break resistant glass. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 00/11/96R | 10/01/1996 | 00/11/96 | 50630 | New vehicle preparation and maintenance requirements. *tw | 05/27/1997 |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| 64 01 98 | 03/01/1998 | 600705 | Replacement heater cores for e38 vehicles. *yc | 06/02/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 1997 750il bmw. consumer states the driver side front and back windows are double glazed. the film between the two sheets of glass is delaminating. windows are turning white and creating a blind spot *tgw | |||
| 04/20/2004 | 1 | 03/27/2004 | |
| The lamination or insulation in the double pane door glass breaks down over time causing the glass to cloud up. the clouding is so severe that it is no longer possible to see through the glass in areas where the couding exists. this presents a serious safety issue. the clouding will start along the top edge and caorners of the door glass and work inward until eventually one cannot see through the window. the window glass is likely defective.*ak | |||